The journalist



Example: Journalist reports news and gathers information

Definition


"The journalist" refers to a person who collects, writes, and distributes news and information to the public through various media such as newspapers, television, or the internet. A journalist reports facts, investigates stories, and often provides analysis on current events.

Etymology


The term "the journalist" comes from the French word 'journaliste,' which itself derives from 'journal,' meaning 'daily' or 'newspaper.' The word emerged in the 19th century as the profession of gathering and reporting news became more formalized. Did you know? The root 'journal' is related to 'jour,' the French word for 'day,' highlighting the daily nature of news reporting.

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"The journalist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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