correspondent
Meaning
A correspondent is an individual, often a journalist or reporter, who is assigned to provide news coverage or reports from a specific location or on a particular subject, typically for a media organization, and is distinguished by their expertise, insight
💡 The term "correspondent" can sometimes be confused with "reporter," but it often implies a deeper level of specialization or a more established position within a media organization, particularly in the context of international reporting.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
correspondent
arrived
at
the
small
town's
cultural
festival
before
dawn
to
set
up
and
gather
background
information
.
She
spoke
to
local
artists
and
organizers
,
noting
the
subtle
changes
in
costumes
and
procedures
that
would
interest
a
broad
audience
.
Careful
observation
allowed
her
to
write
concise
but
vivid
profile
pieces
that
conveyed
both
facts
and
the
atmosphere
of
the
event
.
After
filing
the
initial
report
,
she
edited
her
copy
under
a
tight
deadline
while
colleagues
prepared
photos
and
subtitles
for
the
broadcast
.
By
evening
she
had
sent
a
complete
package
to
the
bureau
,
confident
that
her
balanced
coverage
would
help
viewers
understand
the
community's
traditions
.
Common Phrases
foreign correspondent
war correspondent
financial correspondent
Synonyms
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