Pres or press derived from the Latin term meaning pressus pressure, or depressed, oppressed, solid. Press the Indonesian vocabulary is derived from the Dutch word that has the same meaning with the English press, as a designation for printing equipment. So literally sense the press is printed communication media such as newspapers, magazines, or newsletters.

However, at this point the press is not only defined as the print media, but also includes electronic media such as radio or televisi.Pers and journalism is an entity that is engaged in broadcasting information, entertainment, information, and penerangan.Artinya is that between the press and journalism have a close relationship.

Press and journalism is closely kaitannya.Karena if the press but no journalism, then it is impossible happen. The press is a growing mass media at this time.