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

The former Apprentice star and social media personality left the event while talking to a group of journalists to promote the show ahead of its return later this month.

From BBC

“I always felt like I was there as a journalist, documenting,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

After Roberts asks the journalist to clarify who the question is directed to, Polidoro reiterates that her question is for Roberts and Garfield.

From Los Angeles Times

Remaining journalists waiting to interview Skinner, including BBC News, did not get a chance to speak to the entrepreneur.

From BBC

As part of the shake up, Reach plans to create a "live news network" which would allow a single journalist to write breaking stories for multiple titles at once.

From BBC

Related Words

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