journalist

[jur-nl-ist]

noun

1. a person who practices the occupation or profession of journalism.

2. a person who keeps a journal, diary, or other record of daily events.

journalist

/ ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst /

noun

1. a person whose occupation is journalism

2. a person who keeps a journal

Word History and Origins

Origin of journalist¹

First recorded in 1685–95; journal + -ist

Example Sentences

Others may have been simply dazzled by his wealth, journalists and those who knew him have suggested.

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Loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Saturday, the mayor and AFP journalists said.

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Philip Barber, a former playwright involved in public relations, met the former fashion journalist Stephanie Frey when she joined his Madison Avenue firm.

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Mr. Tremlett is a British journalist and a former Madrid correspondent for the Guardian and the Economist.

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While traffic has almost returned to normal, some petrol stations that closed at the start of the blockade have not yet reopened, AFP journalists reported.

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Related Words

• broadcaster 
• columnist 
• commentator 
• correspondent 
• editor 
• press 
• reporter 
• writer