Correspondent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-dənt/ cor·re·spon·dent

Meaning & Definition of Correspondent

Correspondent (adjective)

  1. corresponding
  2. fitting, conforming —used with with or to

Correspondent (noun)

  1. one who communicates with another by letter
  2. one who has regular commercial relations with another
  3. one who contributes news or commentary to a publication (such as a newspaper) or a radio or television network often from a distant place

Correspondent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having qualities in common

    "reading and writing are actually correspondent activities"

    similar: akin, alike, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, on the order of
    related: commensurate, proportionate, tantamount, virtual, allied, congeneric, congenerous, congenial, connatural, kin, kindred, relatable, related, approaching, approximating, close, coextensive, coincident, conformable, conforming, consistent, consonant, duplicate, equal, equivalent, fungible, identical, indistinguishable, interchangeable, me-too, redundant, same, selfsame, substitutable, synonymous, twin, entire, homogeneous, homogenous, unchanging, uniform, unvaried, unvarying
    opposite: different, dissimilar, diverse, unakin, unlike
    near: disparate, distinct, distinguishable, nonequivalent, noninterchangeable, variable, varied, various, varying, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, unconnected, unrelated

Correspondent (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news

    "a correspondent in the Middle East bureau just filed a new report on the coup"

    similar: intelligencer, journalist, newshound, newsman, newsperson, pressman (British), reporter
    related: announcer, broadcaster, newscaster, newspaperman, newspaperwoman, newswoman, anchor, anchorman, anchorperson, anchorwoman, byliner, columnist, commentator, copyreader, editor, muckraker, photojournalist, police reporter, sportswriter, staffer, stringer

Related Entry: Correspondent (with or to) (adjective)

Correspondent (with or to) is a different word from Correspondent. The synonyms below are for correspondent (with or to), not for correspondent.

  1. not having or showing any apparent conflict

    "the new regulation regarding cell phones is correspondent with existing policy on the use of electronic devices"

    similar: accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consistent, consonant, harmonious, nonconflicting, of a piece
    related: self-consistent, appropriate, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitting, meet, proper, right, suitable
    opposite: conflicting, conflictive, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious, noncompatible
    near: improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, infelicitous, unsuitable

Related Entry: Foreign correspondent (noun)

Foreign correspondent is a different word from Correspondent. The synonyms below are for foreign correspondent, not for correspondent.

  1. as in reporter, journalist

    similar: correspondent, interviewer, journalist, newshound, newsie, newsman, newsperson, newswoman, reporter, stringer, announcer, broadcaster, commentator, linkman (British), telecaster, anchorman, anchorwoman, coanchor, anchor, anchorperson, newscaster, newsreader (chiefly British)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Correspondent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Correspondent:

British: pressman
akin, alike, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, on the order of, intelligencer, journalist, newshound, newsman, newsperson, reporter

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Correspondent

Words with the opposite meaning of Correspondent:

different, dissimilar, diverse, unakin, unlike

Related Words for Correspondent

commensurate, proportionate, tantamount, virtual, allied, congeneric, congenerous, congenial, connatural, kin, kindred, relatable, related, approaching, approximating, close, coextensive, coincident, conformable, conforming, consistent, consonant, duplicate, equal, equivalent, fungible, identical, indistinguishable, interchangeable, me-too

Near Antonyms of Correspondent

disparate, distinct, distinguishable, nonequivalent, noninterchangeable, variable, varied, various, varying, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, unconnected, unrelated

Origin & Etymology of Correspondent

Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin correspondent-, correspondens, present participle of correspondēre see correspond

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Correspondent

Words & Phrases Containing Correspondent

foreign correspondent

Frequently Asked Questions about Correspondent

What does "Correspondent" mean?

"Correspondent" means corresponding. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: corresponding. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Correspondent"?

Other words for "Correspondent" include akin, alike, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, corresponding and ditto. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Correspondent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Correspondent"?

There are 88 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Correspondent". Common alternatives include akin, alike, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, corresponding, ditto, like and matching.

What is the opposite of "Correspondent"?

Antonyms of "Correspondent" include different, dissimilar, diverse, unakin and unlike. Near antonyms include disparate, distinct, distinguishable and nonequivalent.

How do you use "Correspondent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Correspondent" in a sentence: "reading and writing are actually correspondent activities"; "a correspondent in the Middle East bureau just filed a new report on the coup".

Is "Correspondent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Correspondent" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Correspondent" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Correspondent" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Correspondent"?

"Correspondent" is pronounced /ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-dənt/ and divided into syllables as cor·re·spon·dent.