What does JOURNALIST mean?

Definitions for JOURNALIST
ˈdʒɜr nl ɪstjour·nal·ist

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. journalistnoun

    a writer for newspapers and magazines

  2. diarist, diary keeper, journalistnoun

    someone who keeps a diary or journal

GCIDE

  1. Journalistnoun

    One whose occupation is to write for any of the public news media, such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or internet; also, an editorial or other professional writer for a periodical.

Wiktionary

  1. journalistnoun

    The keeper of a person journal, who writes in it regularly

  2. journalistnoun

    One whose occupation or is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press.

  3. journalistnoun

    A reporter, who professionally does living reporting on news and current events.

Wikipedia

  1. Journalist

    A journalist is an individual that collects/gathers information in form of text, audio or pictures, processes them to a news-worthy form and disseminates it to the public. The act or process mainly done by the journalist is called journalism.

ChatGPT

  1. journalist

    A journalist is a professional who investigates, collects, presents, and interprets news and information. Their work can involve researching and reporting on various issues, events, and trends, through different mediums such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and online platforms. They function as a key source of information for the public by informing them about local, national, and international happenings. Some journalists may specialize in certain areas like sports, politics, or entertainment.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Journalistnoun

    one who keeps a journal or diary

  2. Journalistnoun

    the conductor of a public journal, or one whose business it to write for a public journal; an editorial or other professional writer for a periodical

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. journaliste.]

Wikidata

  1. Journalist

    A journalist collects, writes, and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.

The Roycroft Dictionary

  1. journalist

    A newspaperman out of a job.

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  1. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'JOURNALIST' in Nouns Frequency: #1326

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of JOURNALIST in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of JOURNALIST in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of JOURNALIST in a Sentence

  1. Tomi Lahren:

    In essence, this so-called opinion journalist was faced with a moral dilemma she just couldn’t help but share: That after a hefty snowfall, her neighbors--her Trump and law enforcement-supporting neighbors--plowed her driveway without even being asked.

  2. Antonio Ortega:

    I suppose that given he is from a new generation, that he married a journalist, he might have a different attitude.

  3. Otto von Bismarck:

    A journalist is a person who has mistaken their calling.

  4. Dan Gainor:

    Immediately after the media correctly criticized Roseanne Barr for a racist statement, Samantha Bee tries to outdo her by calling Ivanka Trump the' C' word. Imagine if a conservative did this to Chelsea Clinton or to the Obama daughters. We'd never hear the end of it, today media are freaking out about an incorrect [ President ] Ivanka Trump tweet saying ABC never apologized for Brian Ross's incompetent reporting that tanked the stock market, Ivanka Trump said. They aren't covering Samantha Bee at all. They would rather protect a discredited journalist than address the insane and hateful comments that come from one of their favorite TV people.ABC set the media-approved standard this week for misbehavior. When someone does something this disgusting, their show is canceled.

  5. Jarrad Henderson:

    I don't know if I'm a target as a Black photojournalist, Black journalist period during this time, it's very exhausting. There's some threats that are being made. I can not unsee' Murder the Media' that was etched into the side of the Capitol doors last week.

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