news agency
noun
a business organization that gathers news for transmittal to its subscribers.Compare press association.
a business that sells newspapers at retail.
Nearby words
newport east, newport news, newry, newry and mourne, news, news agency, news analyst, news case, news conference, news flash, news media
Origin of news agency
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
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British Dictionary definitions for newsagency (1 of 2)
newsagency
/ (ˈnjuːzˌeɪdʒənsɪ) /
noun
Australian a newsagent's shop
British Dictionary definitions for newsagency (2 of 2)
news agency
noun
an organization that collects news reports for newspapers, periodicals, etcAlso called: press agency
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