JOURNALISM

journalism

(noun) the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media

journalism, news media

(noun) newspapers and magazines collectively

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

journalism (usually uncountable, plural journalisms)

The activity or profession of being a journalist.

The aggregating, writing, editing, and presenting of news or news articles for widespread distribution, typically in electronic publications and broadcast news media, for the purpose of informing the audience.

The style of writing characteristic of material in periodical print publications and broadcast news media, consisting of direct presentation of facts or events with an attempt to minimize analysis or interpretation.

Source: Wiktionary

Jour"nal*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. journalisme.]

1. The keeping of a journal or diary. [Obs.]

2. The periodical collection and publication of current news; the business of managing, editing, or writing for, journals or newspapers; as, political journalism. Journalism is now truly an estate of the realm. Ed. Rev.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition