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journalism

/ˈdʒɝː.nəˌlɪz.əm/
jour · nal · ism
Adverb:journalistically
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Adjective:journalistic
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journalism Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The activity or profession of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast and digital media.

Example

"She decided to study journalism in college because she had a passion for investigative reporting."

2

Writing or other media content produced for newspapers, magazines, or news broadcasts, especially when considered in terms of its style or quality.

Example

"The magazine is widely respected for publishing long-form journalism on complex environmental issues."

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• Rhymes for journalism

• Nearby Words

joule
journal
journaling
journalism
journalist
journalistic
journalistically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French 'journalisme', derived from 'journal' (daily publication), which traces back to Late Latin 'diurnalis' (daily), from Latin 'dies' (day).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Journalism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/journalism
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