anchorperson
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anchorperson — n. 1. an {anchorman} or {anchorwoman.}. The anchorperson usually begins the broadcast, discusses certain topics, and introduces new topics, which may be discussed by other reprorters, especially when the report is recorded or broadcast from a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
anchorperson — [aŋ΄kərpʉr΄sən] n. a person who anchors a newscast … English World dictionary
anchorperson — noun Date: 1973 an anchorman or anchorwoman … New Collegiate Dictionary
anchorperson — /ang keuhr perr seuhn/, n. Radio and Television. a man or woman who anchors a program of news, sports, etc.; anchor. [1970 75; ANCHOR(MAN) + PERSON] Usage. See person. * * * … Universalium
anchorperson — an|chor|per|son [ˈæŋkəˌpə:sən US kərˌpə:r ] n an|chor|man [ mæn]an|chor|wom|an [ ˌwumən] someone who reads the news on TV and introduces reports … Dictionary of contemporary English
anchorperson — n. host, broadcaster (on television), man or woman who anchors television news or sport program … English contemporary dictionary
anchorperson — noun (C) AmE someone who reads the news on TV and introduces reports … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
anchorperson — an•chor•per•son [[t]ˈæŋ kərˌpɜr sən[/t]] n. sbz use anchor 4) • Etymology: 1970–75 … From formal English to slang
anchorperson — /ˈæŋkəˌpɜsən/ (say angkuh.persuhn) noun → anchor (defs 3–6) …
anchorperson — noun a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute • Syn: ↑anchor, ↑anchorman • Hypernyms: ↑television reporter, ↑television newscaster, ↑TV reporter, ↑TV newsman … Useful english dictionary
