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journalism

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈdʒɝnəˌɫɪzəm// UK //dʒˈɜːnəlˌɪzəm// jour·nal·ism General-service

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.


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.

Origin

From French journalisme (beginning of 19th century). By surface analysis, journal + -ism.

Usage

Typically uncountable when referring to the profession or the field of study; occasionally used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'journalism ethics'.

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