English · Culture & Society
media
/ˈmiː.di.ə/
[/ˈmiː.di.ə/]
means of mass communication
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The main means of mass communication, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet, taken collectively. It shapes how the public receives information.
Example
The story spread quickly through the media and dominated the headlines for an entire week.
The story spread quickly through the media and dominated the headlines for an entire week.
Etymology
Plural of Latin 'medium' (middle, means), used since the 1920s for communication channels.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in news, politics, and everyday discussion of information.