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anchorperson

an·chor·per·son
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ang-ker-pur-suh n]
    • /ˈæŋ kərˌpɜr sən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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

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Synonyms 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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