Journalists: meaning, definitions and examples

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journalists

 

[ หˆdส’ษœrnษ™lษชsts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

media profession

Journalists are individuals who collect, write, and distribute news and information to the public. They may work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, or online platforms. Their primary role is to inform society about current events and issues.

Synonyms

correspondents, news analysts, newswriters, reporters

Examples of usage

  • Journalists play a vital role in democracy by uncovering the truth.
  • Many journalists are now working remotely due to the pandemic.
  • Investigative journalists often face significant challenges while uncovering corruption.
  • The journalists reported live from the scene of the protest.

Translations

Translations of the word "journalists" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jornalistas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคฐเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Journalisten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jurnalis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถัƒั€ะฝะฐะปั–ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziennikarze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒผใƒŠใƒชใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท journalistes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ periodistas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gazeteciler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ž๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุญููŠูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ novinรกล™i

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ novinรกri

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฐ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ novinarji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรถรฐmenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒั€ะฝะฐะปะธัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒŸแƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jurnalistlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ periodistas

Etymology

The word 'journalist' originates from the French term 'journaliste', which is derived from 'journal', meaning 'daily' or 'diary'. The term 'journal' itself comes from the Latin 'diurnalis', meaning 'daily'. It first appeared in English in the early 19th century, as the profession began to emerge with the development of mass media. Initially, journalists were considered writers for newspapers and magazines, but over time the role has expanded to include those who create content for various forms of media, including digital formats and television. The responsibilities and the significance of journalists have evolved, particularly as technology has changed how news is produced and consumed. Today, journalists are recognized not only for reporting facts but also for providing analysis, context, and interpretation of events.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,518 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.