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parajournalism

[ par-uh-jur-nl-iz-uhm ]

noun

  1. news reportage that strongly reflects the point of view of the writer or editor or that uses techniques not practiced in conventional journalism.


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Other Words From

  • para·journal·ist noun
  • para·journal·istic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parajournalism1

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; para- 1 + journalism
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Example Sentences

A high-profile journalist—or even a practitioner of the parajournalism of Palin, Beck, Stewart, and Limbaugh—occupies commanding heights compared with a legislator if their goal is to spread a message, straighten the record—or, god forbid, make the world a better place.

From Slate

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