anchorperson
Translation
newsreader, newscaster, presenter
Examples
The anchorperson reported the breaking news.
The newsreader reported the breaking news.
She is a famous anchorperson for a major network.
She is a famous presenter for a major network.
Grammar Patterns
((an anchorperson)) a person who presents a news broadcast The anchorperson read the teleprompter.
Similar Words
newscaster, newsreader, presenter
Etymology
From 'anchor' (the main support) + 'person'. The person who anchors or coordinates the broadcast.
Memory Tips
Imagine the person holding the news program steady, just like a ship's anchor holds it in place.