Meaning of the word "news conference" in English

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news conference

US /ˈnuːz ˌkɑːn.fər.əns/
UK /ˈnuːz ˌkɑːn.fər.əns/
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Noun

1.

a meeting at which a person or organization makes a statement and answers questions from journalists

Example:
The president held a news conference to address the nation.
A special news conference was called to announce the new policy.
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