Journals: meaning, definitions and examples

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journals

[ ˈdʒɜːrnlz ]

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writing

A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.

Synonyms

diary, log, notebook

Examples of usage

She kept a journal to document her thoughts and experiences.
His journal was filled with sketches and notes from his travels.

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academic

A periodical publication containing articles on a particular subject or profession.

Synonyms

magazine, periodical, publication

Examples of usage

She published her research in a reputable scientific journal.
The medical journal featured the latest advancements in healthcare.

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writing

To write or record in a journal.

Synonyms

document, log, record

Examples of usage

She journaled about her travels every night.
He journaled his thoughts and reflections on life.

Translations

Translations of the word "journals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jornais

diários
revistas

🇮🇳 पत्रिकाएँ

🇩🇪 Zeitschriften

Journale
Magazine

🇮🇩 jurnal

🇺🇦 журнали

🇵🇱 czasopisma

🇯🇵 雑誌 (zasshi)

🇫🇷 revues

journaux
magazines

🇪🇸 revistas

diarios
periódicos

🇹🇷 dergiler

🇰🇷 저널 (jeoneol)

🇸🇦 مجلات (majallāt)

🇨🇿 časopisy

🇸🇰 časopisy

🇨🇳 期刊 (qīkān)

🇸🇮 revije

🇮🇸 tímarit

🇰🇿 журналдар

🇬🇪 ჟურნალები (zhurnalebi)

🇦🇿 jurnallar

🇲🇽 revistas

diarios
periódicos

Word origin

The word 'journal' originates from the Old French 'jurnal', meaning 'daily', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'diurnalis' meaning 'daily'. The concept of keeping a journal as a personal record dates back centuries, with famous historical figures like Anne Frank and Samuel Pepys known for their detailed journals. In the academic sense, journals have been a vital source of scholarly communication and knowledge dissemination.

See also: journal, journaling, journalism, journalist.