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broadcaster

broadcaster

74 3.0
A person who presents shows on radio or television
  • noun
  • /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/
: presentador (televisión)
  • And we have the multi talented Taylor Rooks writer, broadcaster, reporter.
  • radio broadcaster
  • television broadcaster
  • local broadcaster

One of the best and most influential broadcasters of all time has died.

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Examples

  • In fact, when I first got famous, I was friends and still am friends with Jonathan Ross, the broadcaster, the English broadcaster.

  • I plan on bringing all that hard work and dedication I had as an athlete... to my profession as a broadcaster.

  • You are my second favorite broadcaster on Fox News.

  • OK, My guest today is a sports broadcaster for the NFL Network, right?

  • The largest broadcaster in the Philippines has been shut down.

  • Television can be a broadcaster of our society's values, dreams, and ideas.

    Academic text (1990)
  • In a digital age where every cell phone is a camera, we are all broadcasters.

  • The few remaining independent broadcasters and publishers are facing ruin or are reduced to begging for support.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The state also required all broadcasters to transmit ten minutes of Health Department bulletins each day.

    Academic text (1993)
  • As a leading news broadcaster, she delivers the latest updates during peak hours.

Synonyms

announcer
vsbroadcaster
669 2.6

A person who introduces radio or TV programs, reads news, and gives live commentary at events

is the general person who speaks on radio and television
anchor
vsbroadcaster
  • Literature
442 4.8

A person who presents a live news program on television

is more general, not limited to coordinating multireporter news shows
commentator
vsbroadcaster
  • Literature
200 3.5

A person who explains news and events on TV or radio

is more general, focusing on presenting rather than analysing content
newscaster
vsbroadcaster
  • Literature
46 2.9

A person who reads the news on TV or radio

is broader, covering any speaking or introducing work
anchorman
vsbroadcaster
  • US
23 4.1

A male television news host who introduces reports and links stories

is broader, applying to any person who speaks on broadcasts
TV reporter
vsbroadcaster
  • Literature
21 1.6

A person who reports news on television

is broader, covering speaking roles beyond reporting tasks
presenter
vsbroadcaster
20 2.7

A person who hosts a TV or radio show and introduces guests

is the general person who speaks on radio and television
television reporter
vsbroadcaster
  • Literature
14 2.5

A person who reports news on television

is broader, covering presenting roles not focused on reporting
radio announcer
vsbroadcaster
13 2.8

A person who presents radio programs and speaks to listeners on air

is broader, covering both radio and television speaking roles
TV announcer
vsbroadcaster
9 2.7

A person who speaks on television to introduce programs and give information

is broader, covering speaking roles across television and radio
anchorwoman
vsbroadcaster
8 5.7

A woman who presents and brings together news on TV or radio

is broader, covering general speaking roles across media
newsreader
vsbroadcaster
  • Literature
4 2.8

A person who reads the news on television or radio

is broader, covering speaking roles beyond formal news reading
broadcast journalist
vsbroadcaster
  • Literature
3 3.4

A person who reports news on radio or television

is more general, not limited to journalistic content
anchorperson
vsbroadcaster
  • US
2 5.3

A person who presents a TV news show and introduces news stories

is broader, covering presenting across different programme types
television announcer
vsbroadcaster
2 2.8

A person who introduces TV programs and gives information to viewers

is broader, covering both television and radio speaking roles
television newscaster
vsbroadcaster
  • Literature
2 2.8

A person who presents and reports news on television

is broader, including presenters who do not report news
news reader
vsbroadcaster
  • Literature
1 2.7

A person who reads the news on radio or television

is broader, covering general speaking and introducing tasks
TV newsman
vsbroadcaster
  • Archaic
1 2.7

A male reporter who presents news on TV

is broader and gender neutral, covering any person who speaks on broadcasts
TV newswoman
vsbroadcaster
  • Archaic
1 3.2

A woman who presents news on television

is broader and gender neutral, covering any person who speaks on broadcasts
telecaster
vsbroadcaster
1 7.6

A person or company that broadcasts TV shows

refers to an individual person who speaks rather than an organization
hoster
vsbroadcaster
  • Archaic
1 4.6

A person who presents a TV or radio show and talks to guests

is the general person who speaks on radio and television

How Experienced

anchor
  • Literature
442 4.8
presenter
20 2.7
broadcaster
74 3.0
contributor
193 3.6

Surface Forms

broadcaster singular
broadcasters plural

Morphology

broadcaster = broadcast (transparent) = broad + cast + er

Formed by adding the agentive suffix '-er' to the verb 'broadcast' (one who broadcasts).

Etymology

The word broadcaster comes from the verb broadcast and the ending -er. Broadcast is made of broad 'wide' and cast 'to throw', and it was used for sending things out over a large area, so a broadcaster is someone who sends their voice or programmes widely on radio or TV.