Definition

Noun: A woman whose job is to report news, especially on television, radio, or for a newspaper. A female newsperson.

Usage

This word specifically refers to a woman working as a journalist, reporter, or broadcaster. It is a gender-specific term.

Examples

• The experienced newswoman reported live from the scene of the event.
• She became a respected newswoman after years of hard work in local news.
• The network hired a new newswoman to anchor the evening broadcast.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used in a slightly dated or formal context, as many modern style guides prefer gender-neutral terms like "reporter" or "journalist" when the gender is not specifically relevant.
• It emphasizes the individual's role within the news-gathering and reporting profession.

Variants and Related Words

• Newsperson (noun): A gender-neutral term for someone who reports the news.
• Newsman (noun): A man whose job is to report news.
• Anchorwoman (noun): A woman who presents news programs on television.
• Correspondent (noun): A reporter who contributes news stories regularly from a distant location.

Synonyms

• Reporter
• Journalist
• Broadcaster
• Correspondent (in specific contexts)

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but in terms of role, a source or subject of a news story is not the reporter.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• On-air talent: A broad term for people who appear on television or radio broadcasts, which can include newswomen.
• In the field: Describes a reporter, including a newswoman, who is reporting from outside the studio.

Noun

1. a female newsperson