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Definition
Newspaper journalist, editor, or publisher; a person who runs or works for a newspaper.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to individuals who are deeply involved in the newspaper industry, often implying a sense of professional dedication or historical significance. It carries a slightly formal or literary weight compared to simply calling someone a journalist or reporter. You will mostly encounter this term in discussions about media history or when describing someone with a long, distinguished career in print journalism.
Measure word
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He was a very famous newspaper man in the past.
The commentary written by this newspaper man is very sharp.
Related words
Common phrases
veteran newspaper man
a generation of newspaper men
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a standard news reporter or someone who just writes articles for a website, as it implies a deeper connection to the management or editorial direction of a newspaper publication.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
