press association
Americannoun
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an organization formed for the purpose of gathering news for transmittal to its members.
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an association of publishers in a particular area.
Etymology
Origin of press association
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Example Sentences
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She has contributed to New Lines Magazine and other outlets, and has served on the board of East Africa’s international press association, which protects journalists’ rights to do their jobs safely and fairly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026
Cheng, the press association chief, said these outlets are in a "precarious" spot, with some of them struggling with day-to-day issues such as accessing government events.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
NBC canceled the 2022 telecast amid an ethics, finance and diversity scandal involving the foreign press association.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
Here, Canadian press association leaders explain how this approach works and why it’s necessary.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 24, 2022
Often these reports are interesting; sometimes they are of importance, and in either case the newspaper not allied with a press association must miss them.
From Recollections of a Varied Life by George Cary Eggleston
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