Synonyms

war correspondent

American

noun

a reporter or commentator assigned to send news or opinions directly from battle areas.

war correspondent British

noun

a journalist who reports on a war from the scene of action

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Etymology

Origin of war correspondent

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

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One of his first journalism jobs was working for syndicated columnist Jack Anderson; during that time Peter spent a year as a war correspondent, covering conflicts in Afghanistan, the Middle East and the Western Sahara.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Like nearly every other Iran expert, until three weeks ago veteran war correspondent Scott Anderson thought the Islamic regime was stronger than ever.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

The story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a model who became a war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024

“It feels like being a war correspondent and saying, ‘Hey Army, can I have a Band-Aid?,’” he joked, then said that his foot had become infected and “hasn’t improved.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

There was a photographer present, a German war correspondent with a Leica.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

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