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journalistic

|jour-nal-is-tic|

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/ˌdʒɜrnəˈlɪstɪk/

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/ˌdʒɜːnəˈlɪstɪk/

related to journalism

Etymology
Etymology Information

'journalistic' originates from the word 'journal,' which comes from the Old French 'journal,' meaning 'daily.'

Historical Evolution

'journal' evolved from the Latin word 'diurnalis,' which meant 'daily,' and eventually became the modern English word 'journal.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'daily record,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to journalism.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to, or characteristic of journalism or journalists.

The article was written in a journalistic style.

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Last updated: 2025/02/17 15:06