Word
Definition
n. the different ways people get information and entertainment, like TV, newspapers, and the internet. You use this word to talk about the groups that report the news.
n. the collective communication outlets or tools used to store and deliver information or data. Often used to refer specifically to mass media organizations such as news agencies and broadcasting companies.
Examples
“The media reports on the election results.”
“Social media has changed how young people consume news compared to traditional print media.”
“The candidate accused the media of bias, claiming that the coverage focused on personal scandals rather than substantive policy debates.”
Examples
simple
“The media reports on the election results.”
contextual
“Social media has changed how young people consume news compared to traditional print media.”
complex
“The candidate accused the media of bias, claiming that the coverage focused on personal scandals rather than substantive policy debates.”
Usage
Technically the plural of 'medium', but frequently used as a collective singular noun in modern English; both 'the media is' and 'the media are' are acceptable.
Pitfall
the medias
the media
Learners often add an 's' to make it plural, but 'media' is already the plural form of 'medium' and functions as a collective noun.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Mēdia, from Ancient Greek Μηδία (Mēdía), from Μῆδος (Mêdos), from Mada (vocalization uncertain), the Old Median language self-designator signifying speakers of the Median language. Compare Old Persian 𐎶𐎠𐎭 (Māda). Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European médʰyos (“middle”) i.e. central kingdom, cognate with Sanskrit मध्य (mádhya).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
Idioms
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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