journalist

English

/ˈdʒɝnəlɪst/, /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/

noun
Definitions
  • (originally) The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly.
  • One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press.
  • A reporter, who professionally does living reporting on news and current events.

Etymology

Suffix from English journal.

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journal

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