journalist

noun

jour·​nal·​ist ˈjər-nə-list 

1

a

: a person engaged in journalism

especially : a writer or editor for a news medium

b

: a writer who aims at a mass audience

2

: a person who keeps a journal

Synonyms of journalist

• reporter
• correspondent

Examples of journalist in a Sentence

a journalist who has won awards for two of his feature stories

Recent Examples on the Web

If the report is so defective that nobody should rely on it, release it alongside the state’s criticisms and let lawmakers, journalists, insurance experts and Floridians examine both. — Matthew T. Christ, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

The Forum, the first of its 35th season, was moderated by journalist Michele Norris, and featured hundreds of high school and college students from across the state. — Nick Caito Photo, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

The organization has urged Formula One to assess human rights risks, consult civil society and establish measurable protections for journalists covering the event. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

The show is also an escape from the stresses of the rest of the world for viewers and Yle's journalists alike. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

journalist

noun

jour·​nal·​ist ˈjərn-ᵊl-əst 

: an editor of or writer for a print or digital news medium