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anchorwoman

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an⋅chor⋅wom⋅an

[ang-ker-woom-uhn]
–noun, plural -wom⋅en. Radio and Television.
a woman who anchors a program of news, sports, etc.; anchor.

Origin:
1970–75; anchor(man) + -woman


See -woman.
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an·chor·wom·an   (āng'kər-wŏŏm'ən)   
n.  
  1. A woman who narrates or coordinates a newscast in which several correspondents give reports.

  2. Sports A woman who is an anchor in a competition, such as a relay race.

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