The work of gathering, writing, and sharing news and information with the public through newspapers, TV, radio, websites, and other media. It aims to inform people about events, issues, and ideas.
From “journal,” meaning a daily record or newspaper, plus the noun-forming suffix “-ism,” indicating a practice or system. The term grew as newspapers and periodicals became established in the 18th and 19th centuries. It came to represent both the profession and the principles behind news reporting.
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