journalism
English meaning: Journalism
Definition
The work of gathering, writing, and reporting news for newspapers, broadcasts, or websites. Good journalism aims to inform the public accurately.
Example
“Brave journalism exposed the corruption, even though reporters faced threats and constant pressure.”
Another example: “A piece of brave investigative journalism exposed the corruption.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun, treated as uncountable, naming the profession and its output. The related forms are 'journalist' and 'journalistic'. Often qualified ('investigative journalism', 'citizen journalism').
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'journal' (a daily record), from Latin 'diurnalis' (daily), via French, plus '-ism'.
Synonyms
- reporting
- the press
- news writing
Related Words
Common Collocations
- investigative journalism
- good journalism
- citizen journalism
- journalism ethics
- print journalism
Word Forms
journalism (n); journalist (n); journalistic (adj)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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