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journalism

jour·nal·ism
J j

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jur-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /ˈdʒɜr nlˌɪz əm/
    • /ˈdʒɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jur-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /ˈdʒɜr nlˌɪz əm/

Definitions of journalism word

  • noun journalism the occupation of reporting, writing, editing, photographing, or broadcasting news or of conducting any news organization as a business. 1
  • noun journalism press1 (def 31). 1
  • noun journalism a course of study preparing students for careers in reporting, writing, and editing for newspapers and magazines. 1
  • noun journalism writing that reflects superficial thought and research, a popular slant, and hurried composition, conceived of as exemplifying topical newspaper or popular magazine writing as distinguished from scholarly writing: He calls himself a historian, but his books are mere journalism. 1
  • noun journalism The activity or profession of writing for newspapers or magazines or of broadcasting news on radio or television. 1
  • noun journalism news reporting 1

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Origin of journalism

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
From the French word journalisme, dating back to 1825-35. See journal, -ism

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Journalism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

journalism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

journalism usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for journalism

noun journalism

  • reporting — an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc.: a report on the peace conference; a medical report on the patient.
  • reportage — the act or technique of reporting news.
  • broadcasting — Broadcasting is the making and sending out of television and radio programmes.
  • commentary — A commentary is a description of an event that is broadcast on radio or television while the event is taking place.
  • writing — the act of a person or thing that writes.

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