Correspondent

Definition

A correspondent is a journalist or news reporter who provides reports from a specific location, often on international or specialized topics.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌkɔrəˈspɑndənt/, /ˌkɑrəˈspɑndənt/
• Respelling: kor-uh-SPON-duhnt

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/
• Respelling: kor-uh-SPON-duhnt

The pronunciation of "correspondent" differs slightly in American and British English, particularly in vowel sounds.

Etymology

The word "correspondent" originates from the Latin "correspondentem," meaning "agreeing or answering together." It is derived from "cor-" (together) and "respondere" (to answer). The term entered English in the 17th century, initially referring to someone who exchanged letters.

Derivatives

• Correspond (verb)
• Correspondence (noun)
• Corresponding (adjective)
• Correspondingly (adverb)
• Non-correspondent (noun)

Synonyms

• Reporter
• Journalist
• Communicator

Antonyms

• Receiver
• Listener
• Non-journalist

Usage

The term "correspondent" is most commonly used in journalism to refer to reporters who cover stories from a specific location, often in foreign countries, or on specialized topics such as economics or politics. In communication contexts, it refers to individuals who regularly send letters, emails, or other forms of written communication. News organizations employ correspondents to provide on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis.

Related Terms

• Anchor: A person who presents news on television or radio.
• Columnist: A journalist who writes regular articles for a newspaper or magazine.
• Broadcast: The act of transmitting a program or information via radio, television, or other mass media.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A journalist or news reporter who provides reports from a specific location: Describes a professional who gathers and reports news, often from remote or international locations.
  • Example: "The war correspondent provided daily updates from the front lines."
• A person who communicates with others, particularly through letters or emails: Refers to someone who exchanges written messages regularly.
  • Example: "She was a regular correspondent with her childhood friend, sending letters for years."