journalistic — relating to or characteristic of journalism or journalists
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of journalism or journalists
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
Example Sentences
- His journalistic instincts kicked in when he heard the gossip about the mayor.
- She asked so many journalistic questions at the party that people thought she was interviewing them for a magazine.
- The novel was written in a journalistic tone, making it feel like reading the news.
journalistic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/]
relating to or characteristic of journalism or journalists
relating to or characteristic of journalism or journalists
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'journal' (diary, newspaper), which traces back to Latin 'diurnus' (daily). The practice of recording daily events evolved into the foundation of modern journalism.
Breakdown
journal (diary/newspaper) + -ist (one who practices) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to'). The root ultimately stems from Latin diurnus, meaning 'daily.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His journalistic instincts kicked in when he heard the gossip about the mayor.”
“She asked so many journalistic questions at the party that people thought she was interviewing them for a magazine.”
“The novel was written in a journalistic tone, making it feel like reading the news.”
“My mom's journalistic curiosity about my love life is getting out of control.”
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