Meaning of the word "news agency" in English

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news agency

US /ˈnuːz ˌeɪ.dʒən.si/
UK /ˈnuːz ˌeɪ.dʒən.si/
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Noun

1.

an organization that collects news reports and sells them to subscribing newspapers, radio and television broadcasters, and news websites

Example:
The Associated Press is a well-known news agency.
Many local newspapers rely on a national news agency for international stories.
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