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UK/["/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/"]/US/["/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/"]/

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.

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Collocations with Correspondent

Synonyms for Correspondent

Opposites of Correspondent

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.

Compare Correspondent with Reporter, Journalist

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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.