Definition

Noun: A person, typically a man, whose profession is to present or report news stories on television broadcasts.

Usage

This term specifically refers to a male professional who works in television journalism, delivering news reports, conducting interviews, or anchoring news programs. It is a compound noun formed from "TV" (television) and "newsman."

Examples

• The veteran tv newsman signed off after 30 years on the air.
• The network hired a new tv newsman to anchor the evening broadcast.
• He was recognized on the street because he was a famous tv newsman.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used generically, though it is gender-specific. The more modern, gender-neutral equivalent is "TV news anchor" or "TV journalist."
• It often implies a role of authority and credibility in presenting information to the public.

Variants and Related Words

• Newswoman (n): A woman who reports news stories via television.
• Newscaster (n): A person who reads news on television or radio. (Gender-neutral)
• News anchor (n): The main presenter of a news program on television.
• Broadcast journalist (n): A journalist involved in reporting news for radio or television.

Synonyms

• Television reporter
• News presenter
• Anchor (in the context of television news)

Notes on Usage

• The term "tv newsman" is a specific occupational title. In contemporary usage, gender-neutral terms like "news anchor" are often preferred.
• It is typically written with "TV" in uppercase letters, though "tv" in lowercase is also common in informal writing.

Noun

1. someone who reports news stories via television