correspondent
|cor-re-spond-ent|
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/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
🇬🇧
/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndənt/
communication
Etymology
'correspondent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'correspondere,' where 'cor-' meant 'together' and 'respondere' meant 'to answer.'
'correspondere' transformed into the French word 'correspondant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'correspondent' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to answer together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who communicates or reports.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who writes letters to a person or a newspaper, especially on a regular basis.
She worked as a foreign correspondent for the newspaper.
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Adjective 1
corresponding; matching.
The correspondent colors in the design were carefully chosen.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45