newsperson

noun
UK: /ˈnjuːzˌpɜːsn/
US: /ˈnuːzˌpɜːrsən/

  1. A person who reports news for a newspaper, television, or radio.

    1. The newsperson arrived to cover the breaking story.
    2. The experienced newsperson calmly delivered the news despite the chaotic scene.

  2. A journalist or reporter; someone involved in gathering and disseminating news.

    1. A local newsperson asked the mayor about the new initiative.
    2. The ethical newsperson always verifies sources before publishing a story online.

Synonyms

reporter journalist correspondent anchor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "newsperson" in English means: A person who reports news for a newspaper, television, or radio., A journalist or reporter; someone involved in gathering and disseminating news..

The phonetic transcription of "newsperson" is /ˈnjuːzˌpɜːsn/ in British English and /ˈnuːzˌpɜːrsən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "newsperson": reporter, journalist, correspondent, anchor.

Example usage of "newsperson": "The newsperson arrived to cover the breaking story.". More examples on the page.