parajournalism

[par-uh-jur-nl-iz-uhm]

noun

1. news reportage that strongly reflects the point of view of the writer or editor or that uses techniques not practiced in conventional journalism.

Other Word Forms

• parajournalist noun
• parajournalistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of parajournalism¹

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; para- ¹ + journalism

Example Sentences

A high-profile journalist—or even a practitioner of the parajournalism of Palin, Beck, Stewart, and Limbaugh—occupies commanding heights compared with a legislator if their goal is to spread a message, straighten the record—or, god forbid, make the world a better place.

From Slate