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- [ang-ker-pur-suh n]
- /ˈæŋ kərˌpɜr sən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ang-ker-pur-suh n]
- /ˈæŋ kərˌpɜr sən/
Definitions of anchorperson word
- noun anchorperson the primary reporter on a news television broadcast 3
- noun anchorperson a person who anchors a newscast 3
- noun anchorperson a man or woman who anchors a program of news, sports, etc.; anchor. 1
- noun anchorperson See -person. 1
- noun anchorperson An anchorman or anchorwoman (used as a neutral alternative). 1
- noun anchorperson The primary reporter on a television news broadcast. 0
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Origin of anchorperson
First appearance:
before 1970 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1970-75; anchor(man) + -person
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Parts of speech for Anchorperson
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anchorperson popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
anchorperson usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anchorperson
noun anchorperson
- disc jockey — a person who conducts a radio broadcast consisting of recorded music, informal talk, commercial announcements, etc.
- reporter — a person who reports.
- newscaster — a broadcast of news on radio or television.
- talker — to communicate or exchange ideas, information, etc., by speaking: to talk about poetry.
- broadcaster — A broadcaster is someone who gives talks or takes part in interviews and discussions on radio or television programmes.
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