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Definition of newspaperwoman

newspaperwoman

/ˈnuzˌpeɪpɚˌwʊmən/
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Plural:newspaperwomen
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newspaperwoman Lexical Profile

newspaperwoman Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A woman employed in the publication of a newspaper, especially as a reporter, writer, editor, or publisher.

Example

"As a pioneering newspaperwoman in the early twentieth century, she covered major political conventions and investigative stories."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary usage, gender-neutral terms like "journalist" or "reporter" are strongly preferred over "newspaperwoman," which is now largely restricted to historical contexts.

• Nearby Words

newsman
newspaper
newspaperman
newspaperwoman
newspeak
newsperson
newsprint

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