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journalist

[/ˈdʒɜrnəlɪst/]
nounmasculine/femininepl: journalists
jornalista
1. A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, news websites, or other news media, or prepares news to be broadcast on radio, television, or other media.
The journalist investigated the corruption scandal for months before publishing the article.
O jornalista investigou o escândalo de corrupção durante meses antes de publicar o artigo.
2. A person whose profession is reporting on news events and current affairs.
She works as a journalist for a major newspaper.
Ela trabalha como jornalista para um jornal importante.
NYC Slang
hack (informal/derogatory), journo (informal)
Synonyms
reporternewsmannewswomancorrespondentcolumnist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jornalista
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
jornalista
Standard usage in major media centers
Portugal
jornalista
Standard term in Portuguese media

Related Idioms & Phrases

investigative journalist
freelance journalist
war correspondent (type of journalist)
gonzo journalism (style associated with journalists)
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