anchor vs anchorman

anchor and anchorman both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
anchor	Yes	No	Yes	No
anchorman	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, anchor and anchorman are synonyms defined as:

anchor and anchorman: a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

Other synonyms of anchor include anchorperson.

anchor (noun)	anchorman (noun)
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving	a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
a central cohesive source of support and stability
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

anchor (verb)	anchorman (verb)
secure a vessel with an anchor
fix firmly and stably