Definition of journalism
1a : the collection and editing of news for presentation through the mediab : the public pressc : an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium
2a : writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazineb : writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretationc : writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest
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She plans to major in journalism when she goes to college.
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JOURNALISM Defined for English Language Learners
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: the activity or job of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio
JOURNALISM Defined for Kids
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1 : the business of collecting and editing news (as for newspapers, radio, or television)
2 : writing of general or popular interest
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