Journalistic

/ˌdʒɜrnəˈlɪstɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to journalism or the practice of reporting news.

Her journalistic skills helped uncover the truth behind the scandal.

Characterized by an objective and factual approach, as in news reporting.

The documentary had a journalistic tone that conveyed the events with unbiased clarity.

Pertaining to the style or methods of journalism.

The author adopted a journalistic style in his writing to engage readers with real-life stories.

From the word 'journal' which originates from Middle French 'journal', meaning 'daily' or 'of a day'.

investigative journalism

A form of journalism that seeks to uncover hidden information, often involving significant research.

photojournalism

The practice of conveying news through photographs.

citizen journalism

Reporting by individuals who are not professional journalists, often using digital platforms.

journal

A newspaper or magazine that records news.

journalist

A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites.

report

A presentation of information in a structured format, typically detailing news or research findings.

ink-stained wretch

They call him the ink-stained wretch because he spends all his time in the newsroom.

newsie

The newsies were out on the street selling papers.