journalist

noun

One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press.

A reporter, someone who professionally reports on news and current events.

(originally) The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly.

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Synonyms for journalist

reportern newspapermann newsmann newspaperwomann columnistn correspondentn editorn commentatorn subeditorn pressmann newsmongern

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