Definition

A person who writes news stories or reports for newspapers, magazines, or other media outlets.

Example

The journalist interviewed the mayor about the new city policies.

Conversation

I met a fascinating journalist at the event last night.

Oh really? What did they cover?

They specialize in environmental issues and travel all over the world.

That sounds amazing! I’d love to hear more about their stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Journalist** → It is formed from "journal" (from Old French *journal*, meaning daily or relating to a day) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A journalist is a person who engages in the practice of reporting news or events on a daily basis.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'journal' as a daily record of events, and the '-ist' means a person involved in that activity. So, a journalist is someone who records and reports daily news.

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