news agency


noun

a business organization that gathers news for transmittal to its subscribers. Compare press association.
a business that sells newspapers at retail.

Origin of news agency

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

British Dictionary definitions for newsagency (1 of 2)

newsagency
/ (ˈnjuːzˌeɪdʒənsɪ) /

noun

Australian a newsagent's shop

British Dictionary definitions for newsagency (2 of 2)

news agency

noun

an organization that collects news reports for newspapers, periodicals, etc Also called: press agency