anchorman

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

Etymology

From anchor + man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.

In classic literature

Synonyms

anchor, anchorperson

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