The news archive
Example: News archive stores past reports and articles
Definition
"The news archive" refers to a collection or storage of past news reports, articles, and other journalistic materials, preserved for future reference and research. It allows journalists and the public to access historical information and track the development of events over time.
Etymology
The term "the news archive" combines 'news,' derived from the Old English 'news' meaning 'new things,' with 'archive,' which comes from the Greek 'arkhē,' meaning 'government' or 'public records.' Together, they describe a place where past news is systematically stored and maintained for posterity.
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"The news archive" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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