Meaning of Correspondent
a person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station
In simple words: A person who reports news from a particular place.
Correspondent in a sentence
- She's the BBC's political correspondent.
- a **foreign/war/sports correspondent**
- our Delhi correspondent
- a correspondent for a Canadian newspaper
- Now, a report from our Hong Kong correspondent.
- She's a poor correspondent *(= she does not write regularly)*.
- He was a vivid and witty correspondent.
How to use Correspondent
Used mainly in journalism; appropriate in formal contexts like news reports. Avoid in casual conversations not related to media.
Grammar pattern
correspondent + noun (usually 'to')
Memory hint
Think of a 'court correspondent' who shares updates from the courtroom.
Related words
Collocations with Correspondent
Synonyms for Correspondent
- reporter
- journalist
- newsman
- newscaster
- stringer
Common mistakes with Correspondent
- Confuse with 'correspondence', which means communication.
- Use in informal settings, where simpler words like 'reporter' may be better.
- Incorrectly assume it refers to any type of communication job, not specifically news.
Correspondent appears in
Correspondent in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مراسل
شخص يغطي الأخبار من مكان معين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সংবাদদাতা
একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি একটি নির্দিষ্ট জায়গা থেকে খবর পরিবেশন করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Korrespondent
Jemand, der von einem bestimmten Ort aus über Nachrichten berichtet.
- SpanishEspañol
Corresponsal
Alguien que manda noticias desde un lugar específico.
- Persianفارسی
خبرنگار
شخصی که اخبار را از یک مکان خاص گزارش میدهد.
- FrenchFrançais
Correspondant
Une personne qui rapporte des nouvelles d'un endroit particulier.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संवाददाता
एक व्यक्ति जो किसी खास जगह से खबर देता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Corrispondente
Una persona che riporta notizie da un posto specifico.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Correspondente
Uma pessoa que relata notícias de um lugar específico.
- RussianРусский
Корреспондент
Человек, который сообщает новости из определенного места.
- Urduاردو
نامہ نگار، نمائندہ
وہ شخص جو کسی خاص جگہ سے خبریں رپورٹ کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
记者, 通讯员
一个从某个地方报道新闻的人。
More words like Correspondent
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- Journalist
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Correspondent
What does Correspondent mean?
A person who reports news from a particular place.
What is the definition of Correspondent?
a person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station
How do you use Correspondent in a sentence?
She's the BBC's political correspondent.
Can you give another example of Correspondent?
a **foreign/war/sports correspondent**
What are synonyms for Correspondent?
Common alternatives include reporter, journalist, newsman, newscaster, stringer.
What is the opposite of Correspondent?
Opposite meanings include receiver, recipient, non-correspondent.
What words go with Correspondent?
It commonly pairs with network, news, newspaper, cover something, report (something), write (something), correspondent for.
What are common mistakes when using Correspondent?
Confuse with 'correspondence', which means communication. Use in informal settings, where simpler words like 'reporter' may be better. Incorrectly assume it refers to any type of communication job, not specifically news.
How do you pronounce Correspondent?
US: /["/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Correspondent?
Used mainly in journalism; appropriate in formal contexts like news reports. Avoid in casual conversations not related to media.
What CEFR level is Correspondent?
"Correspondent" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.


