anchorperson

CEFRB2

/ˈæŋkərˌpɜrsən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A news presenter who leads a television news program.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The primary reporter on a television news broadcast.

Examples

  • She was a well-known anchorperson on TV.

  • The famous anchorperson delivered the evening news with absolute professionalism.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

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In context

  • The anchorperson introduced the guest.

Synonyms

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Standing behind the news desk, the blank narrated the breaking story live.

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Origin

noun

From anchor + person, by analogy with anchorman.