Explanation
A critical label for recurring formulaic patterns in journalistic language. Draws attention to how institutional routines cast events into familiar narrative and evaluative forms.
Example
Events moved rapidly as political leaders came under mounting pressure.
Counterexample
A plain factual statement without the named movement of thought.
Distinction
Unlike journalistic terminology, journalese is an evaluative diagnosis of formulaic habits.
Effect on thought and perception
Draws attention to how institutional routines cast events into familiar narrative and evaluative forms.
Resonance
Draws attention to how institutional routines cast events into familiar narrative and evaluative forms.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Journalese“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-RES6B-0014. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-RES6B-0014The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.