Synonyms for

Journalist

Verb / ˈdʒɜ:nʌlʌst / / ˈdʒɜ:nʌlɪst / Another word for journalist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A journalist is a person who writes news articles and reports for newspapers, magazines, or TV.

Synonyms & similar words

diarist diarykeeper reporter correspondent writer newscaster columnist broadcaster commentator anchor interviewer photojournalist newsman newswoman stringer pressman scribe hacks pundit

Synonyms by register

Formal

correspondent reporter newsman commentator

Informal

scribe hack ink-slinger newshound

Literary

chronicler gazetteer

Antonyms

non-reporter non-writer amateur layperson outsider uninformed person

Common collocations

  • investigative journalist
  • foreign correspondent
  • war correspondent
  • political journalist
  • freelance journalist
  • investigative reporter
  • award-winning journalist

Word family

noun journalism
verb journalize
adjective journalistic

Usage note

While 'reporter' and 'correspondent' are often used interchangeably, 'correspondent' typically implies reporting from a specific location or on a particular subject. 'Journalist' is a broader term.

Example sentences

  1. The journalist interviewed the mayor about the new city hall.
  2. The journalist reported on the earthquake that happened in the city.
  3. The journalist wrote a story about the new restaurant in town.
  4. The journalist won an award for her investigative reporting.
  5. The journalist worked for a newspaper for many years before switching to TV news.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words