journalistic

American  

[jur-nl-is-tik] / ˌdʒɜr nlˈɪs tɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of journalists or journalism.

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journalistic British  

/ ˌdʒɜːnəˈlɪstɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of journalism or journalists

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• nonjournalistically
  adverb
• nonjournalistic
  adjective
• journalistically
  adverb
• unjournalistic
  adjective
• prejournalistic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of journalistic

First recorded in 1825–35; journalist + -ic

Explanation

Journalistic things have to do with writing or reporting about the news. Most journalistic stories are found in newspapers or magazines, or on news-related websites. Years ago, a journalistic job would probably be writing for a daily newspaper, or possibly reading the news over the radio. Today a journalistic career could include writing articles for various online news sites or taking photographs of current events for a magazine, or even recording an interview for a podcast. Most journalistic work is done by journalists, meaning "writers or broadcasters of the news."

Example Sentences

The move created the first public relations fiasco under Weiss’ watch and tarnished the strong journalistic reputation of “60 Minutes.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

To add journalistic flair, interview friends and family members and quote them.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Days after the disaster, when his journalistic instinct had subsided, the enormity of the tragedy became clear.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

To be taken seriously and stand out in a crowded field, blistering, often unhinged takes are mandatory, and journalistic norms have little relevance.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

He had been learning about journalism at school, from a textbook, and it seemed to him that his father had abridged some basic journalistic principle.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson