Newscaster: meaning, definitions and examples

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newscaster

 

[ ˈnjuːzˌkæstər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
newscaster

Primarily used in American English to refer to a person who presents news bulletins on television or radio.

  • The newscaster delivered the breaking news with a calm demeanor.
  • As a newscaster, she gained a large following due to her engaging presentation style.
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.

  • The news anchor provided live updates during the political event.
  • She was hired as the evening news anchor due to her extensive experience in journalism.
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.

  • The news presenter articulated the day's events with clarity and professionalism.
  • As a news presenter, she worked hard to maintain an unbiased perspective.
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.

  • The news reader's clear enunciation made it easy for viewers to understand the broadcast.
  • He started his career in journalism as a news reader on a local radio station.

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.