Newswoman: meaning, definitions and examples

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newswoman

 

[ ˈnjuːzˌwʊmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

female journalist

A newswoman is a female journalist who gathers and reports news stories. She may work for television, radio, print, or online media, delivering news to the public. Newswomen often cover various topics, including politics, sports, health, or entertainment. The role involves conducting interviews, researching information, and presenting findings in a clear and engaging manner. With the rise of digital media, newswomen have also become active in social media, creating content that reaches broader audiences.

Synonyms

anchorwoman, female reporter, journalist.

Examples of usage

  • The newswoman presented the evening news with great professionalism.
  • She is a well-respected newswoman known for her investigative reporting.
  • As a newswoman, she travels to different locations to cover breaking stories.
  • The local newswoman interviewed citizens about the new policy changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "newswoman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jornalista

🇮🇳 समाचार महिला

🇩🇪 Nachrichtenfrau

🇮🇩 wanita berita

🇺🇦 журналістка

🇵🇱 dziennikarka

🇯🇵 女性ジャーナリスト

🇫🇷 journaliste

🇪🇸 mujer periodista

🇹🇷 kadın gazeteci

🇰🇷 여성 기자

🇸🇦 صحفية

🇨🇿 novinářka

🇸🇰 novinárka

🇨🇳 女记者

🇸🇮 novinarka

🇮🇸 kvennaská blaðakona

🇰🇿 әйел журналист

🇬🇪 ქალი ჟურნალისტი

🇦🇿 qadın jurnalist

🇲🇽 mujer periodista

Etymology

The term 'newswoman' is a compound word formed from 'news' and 'woman'. The word 'news' comes from the French word 'nouvelles', meaning 'new things'. It started to be used in English in the 14th century to signify information about recent events. The word 'woman', derived from the Old English 'wīfmann', which means 'female human', started appearing in the language around the same time. The combination of these two words began gaining traction in the 20th century, particularly as more women entered the field of journalism. This shift was indicative of broader societal changes concerning women's rights and their roles in the workforce. Over the decades, newswomen have played significant roles in shaping the media landscape, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations of female reporters.