Word
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“She decided to study journalism to become a news reporter.”
contextual
“Investigative journalism plays a vital role in holding powerful people accountable by uncovering hidden truths.”
complex
“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.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “journalism” in context.
Verb
01. practice investigative journalism
“The team spent months practicing investigative journalism to uncover the corruption scandal.”
verb + adj + noun
02. pursue a career in journalism
“After graduating, she decided to pursue a career in journalism to report on environmental issues.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
Adjective
03. broadcast journalism
“He specialized in broadcast journalism because he preferred working in front of a camera.”
adj + noun
04. citizen journalism
“The rise of social media has led to a significant increase in citizen journalism during protests.”
adj + noun
05. ethical journalism
“The professor emphasized that ethical journalism is essential for maintaining public trust.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. journalism ethics
“Every student in the department must take a mandatory course on journalism ethics.”
noun + noun
07. standard of journalism
“The newspaper is known for its high standard of journalism and factual accuracy.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. in journalism
“She has worked in journalism for over twenty years, covering both local and international news.”
prep + noun
09. journalism alive
Usage
Typically uncountable when referring to the profession or the field of study; occasionally used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'journalism ethics'.
Real-World Examples
“We rely on readers like you to keep independent science journalism alive.” Etymology
From French journalisme (beginning of 19th century). By surface analysis, journal + -ism.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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