newspaperwoman
Definition
Noun: A female journalist whose primary employment is to gather, write, or report news stories for publication in newspapers or for broadcast media.
Usage
This term specifically denotes a woman working in the field of journalism, particularly for print newspapers, though it can extend to broadcast media. It emphasizes the professional role and gender.
Examples
- The newspaperwoman broke the story about the city council's decision.
- She built her reputation as a tenacious newspaperwoman covering the courthouse.
- An experienced newspaperwoman was assigned to interview the visiting diplomat.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes carry a slightly dated or formal connotation, as modern usage often prefers gender-neutral terms like "journalist" or "reporter." However, it remains a valid and specific term.
- It can be used to highlight the historical role of women in a field once dominated by men.
Variants and Related Words
- Newspaperman (noun): The male counterpart; a male journalist employed by a newspaper.
- Journalist (noun): A gender-neutral term for a person who collects, writes, or distributes news.
- Reporter (noun): A person who reports news for a newspaper or broadcasting company.
Synonyms
- Journalist
- Reporter
- Correspondent
- Newswriter
- Presswoman
Antonyms
- Source (the person providing information, not the journalist)
- Subject (the person being reported on)
- Reader/Viewer (the consumer of the news)
Noun
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a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media
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