reporter
Translation
reporter, journalist, correspondent
Examples
A reporter asked a difficult question.
A reporter asked a difficult question.
Grammar Patterns
a/the reporter ((for sth.)) a person who reports news for a particular organization. She is a reporter for the local newspaper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: journalist, correspondent, newscaster
Etymology
From the verb 'to report' (from Latin 'reportare', 'to carry back') + the agent suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
A person who 're-ports' (brings back) the news for others to read or hear.