news-analyst
Noun: - A commentator on current events: A "news-analyst" is a person who examines, interprets, and provides expert opinions on news stories, often for broadcast or publication. They specialize in analyzing the significance, background, and implications of recent events.
- (A commentator explained the meaning of the election outcome.)
- (She interprets global events for viewers.)
"to act as a news-analyst": to perform the role of interpreting news for an audience.
- After retiring from diplomacy, he began to act as a news-analyst on a political talk show. (He now provides expert commentary on political developments.)
"news-analyst segment": a portion of a program dedicated to analysis of news.
- The news-analyst segment is scheduled for 10 minutes after the headlines. (A part of the show reserved for expert commentary.)
News analysis (n): the process or product of examining news events.
- The newspaper's news analysis of the economic crisis was thorough. (The detailed examination of the economic situation.)
Analyst (n): a person who studies or examines something in detail.
- A financial analyst studies markets, while a news-analyst studies current events. (Different types of experts with specific focuses.)
- Commentator: a person who discusses and explains events, especially on television or radio.
- Pundit: an expert who gives opinions on a particular subject, often in the media.
- Observer: someone who watches and comments on events.
"on the analyst's couch": (figurative) being examined or interpreted in depth, as if by a therapist.
- The political scandal was put on the analyst's couch by every news-analyst in the country. (The event was thoroughly examined and discussed.)
"armchair analyst": someone who offers opinions without direct experience or professional training.
- Many armchair analysts criticized the policy, but the official news-analyst had firsthand knowledge. (Amateur commentators versus a professional.)