Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

correspondent

noun
/ˌkɔːrɪˈspɒndənt/
Definition
A correspondent is a person who reports news or information for a publication, often from a specific location.
Examples
  • She works as a foreign correspondent in Europe.
  • The sports correspondent covered the championship game.
  • Many correspondents travel to cover stories on-site.
Meaning
The term ‘correspondent’ refers to someone who communicates or exchanges information, typically in the context of journalism or formal communication.
Synonyms
  • Reporter
  • Journalist
  • Writer
  • Communicator
  • Newscaster