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n. - Someone who communicates by means of letters; A journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media. adj. - Similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar.

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  • My friend did not prove to be a faithful correspondent over the years.
  • • I don't think the correspondent is being realistic.
  • Yep, the BBC correspondent is talking about city academies.
  • Your humble correspondent is the acolyte on the Epistle side.
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  • The "correspondent" (one who writes either publications or letters) wrote to the "corespondent" (the one who committed adultery with the person who is being sued in a divorce suit) to suggest a compromise.
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