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The definition of correspondent is something that is similar to another.

(adjective)

An example of correspondent is one identical twin to the other.

A correspondent is defined as a person who writes letters to people or who informs the public about current affairs on a certain subject or from a specific place through the media.

(noun)

An example of a correspondent is a person who sends postcards and thank you letters to their friends and family.
An example of a correspondent is a person who reports the news from Mexico on National Public Radio.

See correspondent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

corresponding; agreeing; matching; analogous

Origin: ME < ML correspondens, prp. of correspondere, correspond

noun

a thing that corresponds; correlate
1. a person who exchanges letters with another
2. a person who writes to a magazine or newspaper, expressing an opinion, as on public affairs
a person hired by a newspaper, radio or television network, etc. to furnish news, articles, newscast segments, etc. of a certain type or from a distant place
a person or firm acting for, or having regular business relations with, another at a distance

See correspondent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One who communicates by means of letters.
One employed by the print or broadcast media to supply news stories or articles: a foreign correspondent.
One that has regular business dealings with another, especially at a distance.
Something that corresponds; a correlative.

adjective

Corresponding.

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