Meaning Of The Word Journalese

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Journalese Meaning

Journalese Definition
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What's The Definition Of Journalese?

journalese
uncountable noun: People sometimes refer to the style of writing regarded as typical of journalists as journalese, especially when they think it is superficial or contains a lot of clichés.

journalese in American English
a style of writing and diction characteristic of many newspapers, magazines, etc.; facile or sensational style, with many clichés
adjective: of, pertaining to, or characterized by this manner (often used predicatively)
noun: a manner of writing or speaking characterized by clichés, occasional neologism, archness, sensationalizing adjectives, unusual or faulty syntax, etc., used by some journalists, esp. certain columnists, and regarded as typical journalistic style

journalese in British English
noun: a superficial cliché-ridden style of writing regarded as typical of newspapers

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