Word
journalistic
Phoneticsjour·nal·is·tic, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdʒɝnəˈɫɪstɪk/
UK/dʒˌɜːnəlˈɪstɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to the work of reporters and news writers. You use this to describe the style or standards of writing found in newspapers and magazines.
adj. relating to or characteristic of journalism or journalists. Often describes a style of writing that prioritises factual reporting, brevity, and objectivity.
Examples
“She has a very clear journalistic style.”
“The editor praised the reporter's journalistic integrity for refusing to name the confidential source.”
“While the novel is a work of fiction, its journalistic prose gives the narrative a sense of immediate, historical urgency that blurs the line between reportage and storytelling.”
Examples
simple
“She has a very clear journalistic style.”
contextual
“The editor praised the reporter's journalistic integrity for refusing to name the confidential source.”
complex
“While the novel is a work of fiction, its journalistic prose gives the narrative a sense of immediate, historical urgency that blurs the line between reportage and storytelling.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, such as 'journalistic standards' or 'journalistic ethics'.
Real-World Examples
“She is rarely pressed on any issue or incident and it feels like a dereliction of journalistic duty.” “Existing political, journalistic and social media systems rarely provide such opportunities, but a growing number of organizations like the center are learning more about how to provide them.” Etymology
From journal + -istic (“adjective”). Also parsed directly as journalist + -ic (“adjective”), also used in sense of related journalism (having to do with journalism).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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