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Schlagzeilenjäger

sensationalist reporter

noun SHLAHK-tsy-len-yay-ger Rare
Communication Media

Origin: from Schlagzeile + Jäger (hunter)

Also means

headline hunter

Usage Note

Schlagzeilenjäger is a pejorative term for a journalist chasing sensational headlines at the expense of accuracy. Feminine: Schlagzeilenjägerin. Plural unchanged: Schlagzeilenjäger.

Examples

"Solche Schlagzeilenjäger schaden dem Ansehen des Berufs."

Natural Translation

Such headline hunters harm the reputation of the profession.

Literal Translation

Such headline-hunters harm the-to reputation of-the profession.

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