correspondent

1 of 2

adjective

Synonyms of correspondentnext
1
2
: fitting, conforming
used with with or to
The outcome was entirely correspondent with my wishes.

correspondent

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: one who communicates with another by letter
b
: one who has regular commercial relations with another
c
: one who contributes news or commentary to a publication (such as a newspaper) or a radio or television network often from a distant place
a war correspondent
2
: something that corresponds

Examples of correspondent in a Sentence

Adjective reading and writing are actually correspondent activities Noun When writing to business correspondents, use a formal tone. a correspondent in the Middle East bureau just filed a new report on the coup
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Noun
Special correspondent Cecilia Sánchez Vidal in Mexico City contributed. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Aneri Pattani is a senior correspondent at KFF Health News, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Aneri Pattani — Kff Health News, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026 Analysis by Nottingham Forest correspondent Paul Taylor The addition of another wing back option has always been high on the list of Oliver Glasner’s priorities this summer. Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, CBS News’ senior culture and senior national correspondent Anthony Mason, and a team of CBS journalists will pay tribute to the legendary country music star. Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for correspondent

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

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

Noun

see correspond

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of correspondent was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Correspondent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/correspondent. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

correspondent

1 of 2 adjective
1
2
: being in agreement : fitting

correspondent

2 of 2 noun
1
: something that corresponds to something else
2
a
: one who communicates with another by letter
b
: one who contributes news to a newspaper or newscast often from a distant place
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