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journalism

intermediateB2

/ˈdʒɜrnəˌlɪzəm/ · jour-na-lism

The activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or broadcasting news on television or radio.

Meanings

nounformal

The activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or broadcasting news on television or radio.

اخبار، رسائل یا ٹیلی ویژن یا ریڈیو پر خبروں کی پیشکش کرنے کی سرگرمی یا پیشہ۔

صحافت

sahafat

Formal: صحافت

Synonyms

reportingnews writingmediaخبرنگاریرپورٹنگاطلاع رسانی

Antonyms

ignorancesilenceinactionجہالتخاموشیغفلت

Common Collocations

  • investigative journalism
  • citizen journalism
  • broadcast journalism

Example Sentences

She studied journalism at university to become a reporter.

اس نے رپورٹر بننے کے لیے یونیورسٹی میں صحافت پڑھی۔

Us ne reporter ban'nay ke liye university mein sahafat parhi.

Journalism plays a vital role in a democratic society.

صحافت جمہوری معاشرے میں اہم کردار ادا کرتی ہے۔

Sahafat jamhoori muashray mein ahm kirdar ada karti hai.

He decided to pursue a career in journalism after his internship.

اس نے اپنے انٹرنشپ کے بعد صحافت میں کیریئر اختیار کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne apne internship ke baad sahafat mein career ikhtiyar karne ka faisla kiya.

Easily Confused With

journal:A journal is a record of daily experiences, while journalism involves the reporting of news and events.

Word Family

journalist
nounصحافی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Journals are written daily, and journalism captures the stories that emerge.

Picture a newsroom bustling with reporters typing and interviewing.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سچائی کی زبان ہوتی ہے۔

Sachai ki zuban hoti hai.

Truth has its own voice.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "journalisme" — related to the daily news

First known use: 19th century

The term 'journalism' originated from the French word 'journal', denoting a daily news account, and evolved through the 19th century as the profession became more structured.