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

Zabi says he had previously worked as a journalist in Pakistan, but found no opportunities in the field when he returned to Afghanistan.

From BBC

"I have one grand champion female that maybe I sign here for the seventh match," he said - unaware he was speaking to a BBC journalist.

From BBC

The object of his growl was a journalist who spent two years battling him on the Dodgers beat.

From Los Angeles Times

As investigative journalist Jacqueline Sweet has discovered, the earliest mention of the video’s claim comes from a now-deleted Instagram page that “uses a common fake name for fake doctors in romance scams.”

From Salon

Broadcaster and television journalist Dan Walker has been named chair of the board for Sheffield Theatres.

From BBC

Related Words

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