journalist
6 synonyms for journalist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone whose job is reporting on news and current events.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use journalist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a freelance journalist
award-winning journalist
a journalist covering the war
Etymology
From journal + the agent suffix -ist, meaning "one who works with journals".
Full origin of journalist →Frequently asked questions
What does “journalist” mean?
The word “journalist” means someone whose job is reporting on news and current events. In plain terms, a person who researches and writes news stories professionally.
How do you pronounce “journalist”?
“Journalist” is pronounced JUR-nuh-lihst (/ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “journalist” in a sentence?
Here is “journalist” used in a sentence: “The journalist interviewed dozens of witnesses for the story.”
What part of speech is “journalist”?
“Journalist” is a noun.
Is “journalist” a common word?
“Journalist” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between a journalist and a reporter?
A reporter is someone who gathers and reports the news directly, often from the scene. Journalist is the broader term for anyone whose job is reporting on news and current events, which includes reporters as well as editors, columnists, and correspondents. Every reporter is a journalist, but not every journalist is a reporter.
What is the difference between a journalist and a correspondent?
A correspondent is a journalist assigned to report from a particular place or on a particular subject, such as a foreign correspondent or a political correspondent. Journalist is the general job title; correspondent describes a specific reporting role within it.
Is "journo" an acceptable word for a journalist?
Journo is an informal shortening of journalist, heard mainly in British and Australian English. It is fine in casual speech or headlines with a chatty tone, but in formal writing you should use journalist.
