journalist

[ jur-nl-ist ]

noun

1. a person who practices the occupation or profession of journalism.
2. a person who keeps a journal, diary, or other record of daily events.

journalist

/ ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst /

noun

1. a person whose occupation is journalism
2. a person who keeps a journal

Word History and Origins

Origin of journalist¹

First recorded in 1685–95; journal + -ist

Example Sentences

Elysée officials have told journalists that Macron was frustrated by his repeated attempts to build bridges to Algeria constantly coming to nothing because of Algerian stonewalling.

From BBC

But more importantly, it feeds into the Trumpian narrative that the press, the media, and journalists cannot be trusted.

From Salon

The trepidation comes from Carr’s open criticism of broadcasters and tech firms on behalf of Trump, who is famously hostile to journalists and outlets that criticize him.

From Los Angeles Times

Rising in its place are “independent” podcasters, live-streamers and content providers who may be called many things, but “journalist” is not among them.

From Salon

At a July gathering of Black journalists, he suggested those defendants were the victims of a “very tough system” that treated them more severely than racial justice demonstrators who have caused damage in other cities.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• broadcaster
• columnist
• commentator
• correspondent
• editor
• press
• reporter
• writer