journalist

[jur-nl-ist] / ˈdʒɜr nl ɪst /

NOUN

person who writes about factual events for a living

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broadcaster columnist commentator correspondent editor press reporter writer

STRONG

announcer contributor cub hack newsperson publicist scribe scrivener stringer

WEAK

media person newspaper person pencil pusher television commentator

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He then became a TV and print entertainment journalist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I am an 84-year-old Sudanese-American journalist who has lived in Washington for 46 years.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

"Tonight PSG have made history," said European football journalist Julien Laurens on BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

He told the jury that at the time he did not know the man's name was Pouria Zeraati, nor that he was a prominent journalist opposed to the regime in Iran.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Prominent black journalist and activist Ida B. Wells was a vocal critic of the suffragist movement’s racism.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

Vocabulary lists containing journalist

Journalism

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

"Hip-Hop as Culture" and "I Am Somebody"

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

This Week in Words: Current Events Vocabulary for April 1–April 7, 2023

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!