World Press Freedom Day Word Search
World Press Freedom Day, as a word search. 12 words drawn from what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: PRESS, JOURNALIST, REPORTER, EDITOR, FREEDOM, TRUTH, CENSORSHIP, AWARD, UNESCO, GUILLERMO, BLUE, RIBBON.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
World Press Freedom Day word list, defined
- PRESS /prɛs/ · noun, verb
- A machine used for printing or for applying pressure, or a person or organization that publishes newspapers, magazines, etc. To apply pressure to something, typically in order to flatten or shape it. Related: publisher, printer, publisher's office, newspaper.
- JOURNALIST /dʒɜːrnəlɪst/ · noun
- A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites, or who broadcasts news on radio or television. Related: reporter, correspondent, columnist, editor.
- REPORTER /ˈrɪpɔrtər/ · noun
- A person who collects and writes news or information for newspapers, magazines, or broadcasting, or a person who reports on a particular subject or activity. Related: journalist, correspondent, newscaster, broadcaster.
- EDITOR /ˈɛdɪtər/ · noun
- A person responsible for selecting and arranging items, such as articles or chapters, for publication. A person who edits text, images, or other content. Related: compiler, curator, publisher, selector.
- FREEDOM /ˈfriːdəm/ · noun
- The power of self-government; the state of being free from oppression, restriction, or control. The ability to act or think without restriction. Related: liberty, independence, autonomy, rights.
- TRUTH /truːθ/ · noun
- The state of being true; a fact or reality. The quality of being in accordance with fact or reality. Related: fact, reality, verity, authenticity.
- CENSORSHIP /ˈsɛnsərʃɪp/ · noun
- The act of suppressing or deleting parts of something, especially to avoid offending or embarrassing people. The practice of controlling or regulating the content of the media, especially to prevent the spread of information that is considered objectionable. Related: suppression, repression, ban, prohibition.
- AWARD /ɔːwərd/ · noun, verb
- A prize or honor given for achievement. To give or confer a prize or honor on. Related: prize, honor, recognition, distinction.
- BLUE /bluː/ · adjective
- A colour that is a shade of cyan, often associated with calmness and serenity. It is a primary colour in the RGB colour model. Related: azure, cerulean, navy, indigo.
- RIBBON /ˈrɪbən/ · noun
- A long, thin, flexible piece of material, typically made of silk, satin, or cotton, used for tying or decorating something, such as a gift or a hair style. Related: band, strip, sash, tie.
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