journalism

noun

jour·​nal·​ism ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm 

1

a

: the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media

b

: the public press

c

: an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium

2

a

: writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine

b

: writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation

c

: writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest

Examples of journalism in a Sentence

She plans to major in journalism when she goes to college.

Recent Examples on the Web

Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world. —Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024

Avery got her start in journalism while attending university, writing for the school newspaper and editing the student non-fiction magazine. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024

Read more about ProPublica’s approach to investigative journalism in our ethics code. —ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. —Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing journalism

• advocacy journalism
• broadcast journalism
• checkbook journalism
• gonzo journalism
• pack journalism

Kids Definition

journalism

noun

jour·​nal·​ism ˈjərn-ᵊl-ˌiz-əm 

1

: the collecting and editing of news to be presented online, in newspapers or magazines, or over television or radio

2

: writing designed for or characteristic of newspapers or magazines

journalistic

ˌjərn-ᵊl-ˈis-tik

adjective