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journal

|jour/nal|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈdʒɜrnəl/

🇬🇧

/ˈdʒɜːnəl/

daily record

Etymology
Etymology Information

'journal' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'journal,' where 'jour' meant 'day.'

Historical Evolution

'journal' changed from the Old French word 'journal' and eventually became the modern English word 'journal.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'daily,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a daily record or publication.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.

She kept a journal of her travels across Europe.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or professional activity.

The scientific journal published the latest research findings.

Synonyms

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