newsperson

[nooz-pur-suh n, nyooz-] /ˈnuzˌpɜr sən, ˈnyuz-/

noun

a newsman or newswoman; reporter.

Origin of newsperson

1970-1975

First recorded in 1970-75; news + -person

Usage note

See -person.

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