Newscaster: meaning, definitions and examples
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newscaster
[ ˈnjuːzˌkæstər ]
television broadcasting
A newscaster is a person who presents and delivers news on television, typically in a professional and authoritative manner. They are responsible for reporting on current events, conducting interviews, and delivering breaking news to the audience.
Synonyms
news anchor, news presenter, news reader.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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newscaster |
Primarily used in American English to refer to a person who presents news bulletins on television or radio.
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news anchor |
Used in both American and British English to describe someone who is the main presenter of a news program, often responsible for introducing stories and coordinating with reporters.
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news presenter |
Commonly used in British English, this term is a general way to describe someone who presents news on television or radio, often with a focus on a more formal presentation.
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news reader |
Often used in British English to describe a person who reads the news aloud on television or radio, typically without much personal interpretation.
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Examples of usage
- The newscaster reported on the latest developments in the political crisis.
- The newscaster's voice was calm and reassuring during the live broadcast.
Translations
Translations of the word "newscaster" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apresentador de notícias
🇮🇳 समाचार वाचक
🇩🇪 Nachrichtensprecher
🇮🇩 pembawa berita
🇺🇦 диктор новин
🇵🇱 prezenter wiadomości
🇯🇵 ニュースキャスター
🇫🇷 présentateur de nouvelles
🇪🇸 presentador de noticias
🇹🇷 haber spikeri
🇰🇷 뉴스 진행자
🇸🇦 مذيع الأخبار
🇨🇿 hlasatel zpráv
🇸🇰 hlásateľ správ
🇨🇳 新闻播音员
🇸🇮 napovedovalec novic
🇮🇸 fréttamaður
🇰🇿 жаңалықтар дикторы
🇬🇪 სიახლეების წამყვანი
🇦🇿 xəbər aparıcısı
🇲🇽 presentador de noticias
Etymology
The term 'newscaster' originated in the early 20th century with the rise of radio broadcasting. As television became popular, newscasters transitioned to presenting news on TV. The role of newscasters has evolved over the years, adapting to changes in technology and media consumption habits.
See also: newsletter, newspaper, newsperson.