noun
newsman
NOOZ-man
noun
1
A male journalist or reporter.
"The old newsman had covered every major story in the city for decades."
How to Use Newsman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man who works as a reporter or journalist.
When to use it
Somewhat dated; "journalist" or "reporter" is now the more neutral, gender-inclusive term.
Word Forms
newsmen plural
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Etymology
From "news" plus "man."