noun

journalism

JURN-lih-zuhm

noun

The work of gathering, writing, and publishing news for the public.

"She studied journalism before joining the local newspaper."

"Investigative journalism uncovered the scandal."

How to Use Journalism

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe profession and practice of reporting news.

Common pairings

investigative journalism a career in journalism citizen journalism

journalisms plural

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From French journalisme, built from journal + the suffix -ism.

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