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Periodista

/peɾjoˈðista/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepares news to be broadcast.

    "The journalist covered the breaking news story with great detail."
  2. 2

    A person who investigates and reports on news events.

    "As a seasoned reporter, the journalist traveled to conflict zones to uncover the truth."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'periodista' originates from the Spanish word 'periódico', meaning 'newspaper', which itself comes from the Latin 'periodicus', meaning 'periodical'. The evolution reflects the transition from a general term for periodic publications to a specific term for those who report news.

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