The news anchor
Example: News anchor presents news on television or radio
Definition
"The news anchor" is a person who presents news stories and updates on television or radio, guiding viewers or listeners through the current events and providing a coherent summary of important information.
Etymology
The term "news anchor" combines "news," which refers to newly received information about recent events, and "anchor," originally a nautical term for a device used to keep a ship steady. In broadcasting, "anchor" metaphorically means a reliable person who holds the program together. Did you know? The role of the news anchor became prominent with the rise of television news in the mid-20th century.
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"The news anchor" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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