journalistic

[jur-nl-is-tik]

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of journalistic¹

First recorded in 1825–35; journalist + -ic

Example Sentences

While the Journal has updated its story to reflect the corrected details, the initial misreporting has sparked broader conversation about journalistic standards and the potential consequences of amplifying unverified information.

From Salon

Ahmed has been displaced many times with his family, yet each time he has continued his journalistic work while trying to secure food, water and shelter for his family.

From BBC

In his 25 years as Russian president, Putin has achieved complete control over the media, crushing journalistic freedoms and replacing information with propaganda.

From BBC

It is the journalistic equivalent of processed cheese without the appeal of Velveeta — somewhere between cardboard and cat vomit.

From Salon

This being a journalistic outfit, we can neither confirm nor deny the veracity of the rumor about the Vance marriage.

From Salon