correspondent
kor-ih-SPON-duhnt
Correspondent (noun) means a journalist who reports from a particular place, often abroad, for a news outlet. Example: “The newspaper's Paris correspondent described the mood in the city.”
noun
1
A journalist who reports from a particular place, often abroad, for a news outlet.
"The newspaper's Paris correspondent described the mood in the city."
"As a sports correspondent, he travels to matches across Europe every season."
"Our foreign correspondent filed the report from the border."
2
A person who exchanges letters with someone.
"My grandmother is a faithful correspondent and sends me a card monthly."
"She was a poor correspondent and rarely answered her friends' letters."
"He was a lifelong correspondent of the poet."
How to use correspondent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA reporter stationed somewhere to send back news, or simply someone you write letters with.
Common pairings
war correspondent
foreign correspondent
news correspondent
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Word forms
- Plural
- correspondents
- Comparative
- more correspondent
- Superlative
- most correspondent
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin correspondens, the present participle of correspondere — see "correspond".
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What does “correspondent” mean?
The word “correspondent” means a journalist who reports from a particular place, often abroad, for a news outlet. In plain terms, a reporter stationed somewhere to send back news, or simply someone you write letters with.
How do you pronounce “correspondent”?
“Correspondent” is pronounced kor-ih-SPON-duhnt (/ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “correspondent” in a sentence?
Here is “correspondent” used in a sentence: “Our foreign correspondent filed the report from the border.”
What is another word for “correspondent”?
Words with a similar meaning to “correspondent” include equivalent, indistinguishable and tantamount.
What part of speech is “correspondent”?
“Correspondent” is a noun.
Where does the word “correspondent” come from?
The word “correspondent” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin correspondens, the present participle of correspondere — see "correspond".
Is “correspondent” a common word?
“Correspondent” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “correspondent” have?
“Correspondent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a journalist who reports from a particular place, often abroad, for a news outlet.
What is the difference between correspondent and reporter?
A correspondent is typically a journalist who reports from a particular place, often abroad, for a news outlet, while reporter is a broader term that can apply to journalists working anywhere, including local news. Correspondent often implies a specific regional or foreign posting.
What does correspondent mean outside of journalism?
Outside of journalism, a correspondent is simply a person who exchanges letters with someone else. This older sense predates the news-reporting meaning.
Is a foreign correspondent different from a regular correspondent?
A foreign correspondent is a specific type of correspondent who reports from another country for their news outlet back home. The general term correspondent can also apply to reporters covering a specific city, region, or beat.
