reporter
English meaning: Reporter
Definition
Someone or something that reports.
Example
“The reporters of important security bugs may be paid a bounty by the software developer.”
Another example: “A young reporter broke the story that brought down the minister.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral occupational noun for someone who reports news for press, radio, or television. 'Cub reporter' (a young, inexperienced one) and 'investigative reporter' are common. Distinct from 'presenter' or 'anchor'. In tech, a 'reporter' can also be a tool that generates reports.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
An agent noun from 'report', from Latin 'reportare' (to carry back), from 're-' (back) + 'portare' (to carry).
Synonyms
- journalist
- correspondent
- newsman
- newshound
Related Words
- anchor
- correspondent
- presenter
- columnist
- investigative
- herald
- tribune
- news
- editor
- espn
Common Collocations
- news reporter
- investigative reporter
- cub reporter
- reporter on the scene
- sports reporter
- crime reporter
Word Forms
report (v); reporter (n); reporters (pl); reporting (n)
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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