journalism — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

journalism (/ˈdʒɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Culture & Society

🔊 /ˈdʒɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm/

Meaning

Meaning: reporting of news

The work of gathering, writing, and reporting news for newspapers, broadcasts, or websites. Good journalism aims to inform the public accurately.

Examples

🗣 Brave journalism exposed the corruption, even though reporters faced threats and constant pressure.

Etymology

From ‘journal’ (a daily record), from Latin ‘diurnalis’ (daily), via French, plus ‘-ism’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in media, education, and public-affairs discussion.

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Tags: news, media

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