Correspondent or Correspondant
Learn why “correspondent” is correct and “correspondant” is wrong.
correspondant
Incorrect spelling - “Correspondant” is a misspelling with 'a' instead of 'e'.
"correspondant" is a common misspelling of "correspondent". Always use "correspondent" when referring to the correct word.
correspondent
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Correspondent” is a person who reports news or communicates regularly.
Definition of correspondent
"correspondent": “Correspondent” is a person who reports news or communicates regularly.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for correspondent
- • reporter
- • journalist
- • messenger
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The foreign correspondent reported live.
"Correct:" She works as a correspondent for the newspaper.
"Correct:" A war correspondent travels to conflict zones.
"Correct:" They maintain a correspondent network.
"Incorrect:" The foreign correspondant reported live.
"Incorrect:" She works as a correspondant.
"Incorrect:" A war correspondant travels.
"Incorrect:" They maintain a correspondant network.
Notes:
- • Always spell with 'e' in the middle.
- • Commonly misspelled in media contexts.
- • Used for journalists and regular communicators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Correspondent.
Q: Is 'correspondant' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: A reporter or regular communicator.
Q: Example sentence?
A: The correspondent reported from the field.
Q: Common typo?
A: Using 'a' instead of 'e'.
Summary
""Correspondent" is correct; 'correspondant' is wrong. Always remember 'e' in the middle."