reportage
reportage; documentary report
noun reh-por-TAHZH Rare
Origin: French reportage, from reporter (to report).
Usage Note
Reportage is a French loanword used in Italian journalism and documentary contexts, referring to an in-depth investigative piece or photo essay. It is invariable — the plural is i reportage (unchanged). Gender is masculine: un reportage, il reportage. It sits at a more elevated register than servizio (news segment) or articolo.
Examples
"Il reportage sulla guerra ha vinto un premio."
Natural Translation
The war reportage won an award.

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