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Definition of journo

journo

/ˈdʒɝː.noʊ/
jour · no
Plural:journos
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journo Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A journalist; a person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites, or prepares news to be broadcast (used informally).

Example

"Several veteran journos gathered outside the courthouse waiting for the verdict to be announced."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Journo' is an informal, colloquial clipping of 'journalist', predominantly used in British, Australian, and New Zealand English, and sometimes carries a slightly cynical or self-deprecating tone within the media industry.

• Rhymes for journo

• Nearby Words

journey
journeyer
journeyman
journo
joust
jousting
jovellana

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century in Australian English by shortening 'journalist' and appending the colloquial suffix '-o', before spreading to British and global media slang.

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