media
n. C / Un. 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.
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.
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).
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.
the mediasthe mediaLearners often add an 's' to make it plural, but 'media' is already the plural form of 'medium' and functions as a collective noun.
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drive-by media
Media that provides broad or misleading statements in quick succession without context or explanation.
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media darling
A celebrity who is especially popular and who receives frequent and very favorable attention in the news media.
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trial by media
The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, often before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.