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Journalism

UK /["/ˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm/"]/US /["/ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/"]/

Definition

the work of collecting and writing news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online news sites; the news stories that are written

In simple words: The activity of reporting news and information.

Examples

  • I'd like a career in journalism.
  • This story was a good piece of **investigative journalism**.
  • The newspaper's editorial standards have sunk to the level of tabloid journalism.
  • Was the article intentionally misleading, or just a piece of shoddy journalism?

Usage notes

Typically used in professional contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations. When discussing media or news, 'journalism' is appropriate, but avoid using it in informal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'journal' and 'ism' - the practice of writing in a journal to inform others.

Collocations

  • good
  • professional
  • hard-hitting
  • piece
  • a career in journalism
  • the world of journalism

Synonyms

  • reporting
  • news writing
  • news coverage
  • media
  • publicity

Antonyms

  • ignorance
  • silence

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'journalist' - a person who practices journalism.
  • Using it in singular form as a countable noun.
  • Mistaking it for other types of writing, like creative writing.