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Rapportage (noun) means the reporting of news about people and society, especially by someone who witnessed it happen.

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The reporting of news about people and society, especially by someone who witnessed it happen.

"And if she was absurd, so was the house and its cast. Essie watched it, mainly through the rapportage of Mrs. Harradson, namely the house." — Wyndham Lewis, Self Condemned (2010)

News or details about people and society that someone has passed on.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came from French rapportage, formed from rapport plus -age.

Rhymes for rapportage

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What is the meaning of rapportage?

"rapportage" (noun) means the reporting of news about people and society, especially by someone who witnessed it happen.

What are the different meanings of rapportage?

"rapportage" has 2 main meanings: 1. The reporting of news about people and society, especially by someone who witnessed it happen; 2. News or details about people and society that someone has passed on.