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journalese

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jour·nal·ese  (jûrn-lz, -ls)
n.
The style of writing often held to be characteristic of newspapers and magazines, distinguished by clichés, sensationalism, and triteness of thought.

journalese [ˌdʒɜːnəˈliːz]
n
(Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing) Derogatory a superficial cliché-ridden style of writing regarded as typical of newspapers

journalese
language typical of journalists and newspapers or magazines, characterized by use of neologism and unusual syntax. Also called newspaperese.
See also: Media
language typical of journalists and newspapers or magazines, characterized by use of neologism and unusual syntax. Also called newspaperese.
See also: Language Style
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.journalese - the style in which newspapers are written
expressive style, style - a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period; "all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper"
luridness, sensationalism - the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"
Translations
journalese [ˈdʒɜːnəˈliːz] N (pej) → jerga f periodística
journalese [ˌdʒɜːrnəˈliːz] n (pejorative)jargon m journalistique
journalese
nZeitungs- or Pressejargon m
journalese [ˈdʒɜːnəˈliːz] n (pej) → giornalese
journalese [ˈdʒɜːnəˈliːz] n (pej) → giornalese


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