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anchorman
noun an·chor·man \ˈaŋ-kər-ˌman\
: a man who reads the news and introduces the reports of other broadcasters on a television news program
Full Definition of ANCHORMAN
1
: a person who is last: as a : the member of a team who competes last <the anchorman on a relay team> b : the student who has the lowest scholastic standing in a graduating class
2
: a broadcaster (as on a news program) who introduces reports by other broadcasters and usually reads the news
3
: moderator 2c
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First Known Use of ANCHORMAN
1911
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