journalism
n.the work of collecting, writing, and reporting news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or the internet. It is about sharing facts and information with the public.
n.the activity or profession of collecting, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information. Often used to refer to the material produced by this process.
“She decided to study journalism to become a news reporter.”
“Investigative journalism plays a vital role in holding powerful people accountable by uncovering hidden truths.”
“The rise of digital platforms has fundamentally altered the landscape of traditional journalism, forcing newsrooms to balance the speed of social media with the rigour of fact-checking.”
Typically uncountable when referring to the profession or the field of study; occasionally used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'journalism ethics'.
Usage journalism alive
“We rely on readers like you to keep independent science journalism alive.”
Common in history and science writing
From French journalisme (beginning of 19th century). By surface analysis, journal + -ism.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.