# journalistic

/ˌdʒɝnəˈɫɪstɪk/ (US) · /dʒˌɜːnəlˈɪstɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/journalistic
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun, such as 'journalistic standards' or 'journalistic ethics'.

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