journalism

noun

jour·​nal·​ism ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm 

1

a

: the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media

b

: the public press

c

: an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium

2

a

: writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine

b

: writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation

c

: writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest

Examples of journalism in a Sentence

She plans to major in journalism when she goes to college.

Recent Examples on the Web

Log in! Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. —Frankie Frisco, arkansasonline.com, 26 Oct. 2024

The walkout, which happened during class hours, began outside SAIC’s MacLean Center, the building that houses the school’s art history, critical studies, and journalism programs. —Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024

Please consider supporting journalism that informs our democracy with a tax-deductible gift to Report for America by visiting postcrescent.com/RFA. —Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024

Your support ensures Vox a stable, independent source of funding to underpin our journalism. —Vox Staff, Vox, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing journalism

• advocacy journalism
• broadcast journalism
• checkbook journalism
• gonzo journalism
• pack journalism

Kids Definition

journalism

noun

jour·​nal·​ism ˈjərn-ᵊl-ˌiz-əm 

1

: the collecting and editing of news to be presented online, in newspapers or magazines, or over television or radio

2

: writing designed for or characteristic of newspapers or magazines

journalistic

ˌjərn-ᵊl-ˈis-tik

adjective