noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The aggregating, writing, editing, and presenting of news or news articles for widespread distribution, typically in electronic publications, broadcast news media, or printed newspapers or periodicals, for the purpose of informing the audience, relying on a style of writing characteristic for this purpose, consisting of direct presentation of facts or events and (depending on type) either with or without analysis or interpretation. uncountable, usually

   "Meronym: reporting (little to no analysis or interpretation)"

2. 2
   the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media wordnet
3. 3
   newspapers and magazines collectively wordnet

Synonyms

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adviceapartistryassociated pressauthorcraftauthorship

Example

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"I'd like to get into journalism in the future."

Etymology

From French journalisme (beginning of 19th century). By surface analysis, journal + -ism.

Related phrases

New Journalismaccess journalismambush journalismbrown envelope journalismcheckbook journalismchequebook journalismcitizen journalismdata journalisme-journalismgonzo journalismgotcha journalismimmersion journalism

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