ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌizəm noun
( -s )
Etymology: French journalisme, from journal (n.) + -isme -ism
1.
a. : the collection and editing of material of current interest for presentation through the media of newspapers, magazines, newsreels, radio, or television
b. : the editorial or business management of a newspaper, magazine, or other agency engaged in the collection and dissemination of news
c. : an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the editorial or business management of a news medium
2. : journalistic writing:
a. : writing designed for publication in a newspaper or popular magazine
b. : writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation
c. : writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or current public interest
3. : newspapers and magazines
4. : the presentation of events or ideas (as in a painting or play) in a manner regarded as similar to that of journalism