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mediathe main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːdiə/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother still doesn't trust social media and prefers getting news from her neighbor's cat.
  • The media reported that the politician's biggest scandal was wearing socks with sandals.
  • Traditional media is adapting to compete with online platforms.

media

NOUN

[/ˈmiːdiə/]

the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively

News anchor broadcasts live as media teams operate cameras and equipment
💡 Concept

News anchor broadcasts live as media teams operate cameras and equipment

Media spreads bacteria fears faster than encyclopedia facts!
🎵 Rhyme

Media spreads bacteria fears faster than encyclopedia facts!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmiːdiə/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmiːdiə/

🌳Etymology

Rootmedi-
Suffix--a

Origin

Derived from the plural form of Latin 'medium', meaning 'middle' or 'that which is in the middle'. The term evolved to denote the intermediary channels or means through which information is conveyed or transmitted.

Breakdown

medium (middle, intermediate) + -a (plural nominative suffix). The plural form 'media' came to represent multiple channels or instruments serving as intermediaries in communication.

🎵Rhyme

encyclopediabacteriacriteria
encyclopedia
bacteria
criteria

🔗Collocations

social media
mass media
media coverage
digital media
media attention
news media

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother still doesn't trust social media and prefers getting news from her neighbor's cat.

😄 Fun example

The media reported that the politician's biggest scandal was wearing socks with sandals.

Traditional media is adapting to compete with online platforms.

The artist experimented with mixed media to create unique sculptures.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

pressjournalismbroadcastingcommunicationpublication

Antonyms

silencesecrecy

Related

journalistnewspapertelevisioninternetreportermedium

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