journalists

word · lemma: journalist

/ˈdʒɝnəɫəsts/
/dʒˈɜːnəlˌɪsts/

Definition

People whose job is to collect, write, or report news and stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, or television.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both formal and everyday contexts. Can refer to writers, reporters, editors, or broadcasters. Common collocations: 'investigative journalists', 'sports journalists'. Do not confuse with 'reporters' (who mainly present news) or 'writers' (who may not work with news).

Example Sentences

The journalists took notes during the interview.

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The journalists wrote about the city election.

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Two journalists asked questions at the press conference.

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Several journalists broke the story before it appeared online.

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Journalists sometimes risk their safety to report the truth.

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The journalists gathered outside the courthouse, waiting for a statement.

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