"investigative journalist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: investigative journalists [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} investigative journalist (plural investigative journalists)
  1. A journalist investigating a single topic of interest, often involving crime or corruption. Categories (topical): Journalism, Occupations Synonyms: muckraker [US] Related terms: investigative journalism

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