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DictionaryRoot: re-
Latin

re-

back, again; restoration or reversal

Forms

  • re-
  • red- — An early Latin form used before vowels and h.

Origin

Its ancestry before Latin is uncertain.

Note

In some old compounds the prefix adds emphasis, while in others its separate contribution has become unclear.

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noun

reporter

Someone who gathers and presents news.

The reporter interviews local residents about the new bus route.

Etymology
reportLatinto carry back
+erEnglisha person or thing that does something

The source image is carrying information back. A reporter performs that role professionally by gathering news and communicating it to an audience.

More examples

  • A sports reporter asks the coach about tonight's game.
  • Reporters check their facts before publishing a story.
  • Our radio reporter brings us the latest election results.

Forms

reporter · reporters

report verb — To gather and present news publicly.

Similar words

journalist
A broader term covering news gathering, writing, and editing.
correspondent
Usually reports from a particular location or on a specialty.