anchorman

== English == === Etymology === From anchor +‎ man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal. === Pronunciation === === Noun === anchorman (plural anchormen) (television, radio) The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news. Synonym: anchor (athletics) The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last. (nautical) The person on a ship in charge of the anchor. [10th or 11th century] (blackjack) The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer. ==== Coordinate terms ==== anchor anchorperson anchorwoman, anchoress (informal) ==== Translations ==== == Italian == === Etymology === Unadapted borrowing from English anchorman. === Noun === anchorman m (invariable) anchorman Synonym: conduttore di telegiornale