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
(kôrˌĭ-spŏnˈdənt, kŏrˌ-)
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.