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newsreader

American  
[nooz-ree-der, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌri dər, ˈnyuz- /

noun

Chiefly British.

  1. a person who presents the news news on a radio or television news news broadcast; newscaster.

newsreader British  
/ ˈnjuːzˌriːdə /

noun

  1. a news announcer on radio or television

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Etymology

Origin of newsreader

First recorded in 1920–25; news + reader

Example Sentences

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Bridgend- born Edwards was one of the BBC's highest paid newsreaders and played an integral role in covering the death of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as multiple general elections.

From BBC

His defiant statement was read by a newsreader on Iranian state television.

From Salon

His message was instead read out by a newsreader.

From BBC

The 39-year-old newsreader and journalist has now spoken about the impact of the "intrusive and intimidating" behaviour that left her feeling terrified.

From BBC

Edwards, whose career started in Wales before he became one of the public broadcaster's highest-paid newsreaders, presented BBC's News at Ten for decades.

From BBC

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