newsman
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B2
/ˈnjuːzˌmæn/
news reporter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'newsman' originates from the English words 'news' and 'man', where 'news' refers to newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events, and 'man' refers to a person.
Historical Evolution
'newsman' evolved from the combination of 'news' and 'man' in the English language, maintaining its meaning as a person involved in the news industry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a man who reports news', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who gathers, reports, or writes news, especially for a newspaper or news broadcast.
The newsman reported live from the scene of the accident.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45