newswoman
|news-wom-an|
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/ˈnuzˌwʊmən/
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/ˈnjuːzˌwʊmən/
female news reporter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'newswoman' originates from the combination of 'news' and 'woman', where 'news' refers to newly received or noteworthy information, and 'woman' refers to an adult female human.
Historical Evolution
'newswoman' was formed in modern English by combining 'news' and 'woman' to specifically denote a female in the profession of news reporting.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a woman who reports news', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female journalist or reporter who gathers, writes, or reports news.
The newswoman reported live from the scene of the accident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45