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media¹ Definition

me·dia (dē ə)

noun

medium

media¹ Idioms

the media

all the means of communication, as newspapers, radio, and TV, that provide the public with news, entertainment, etc., usually along with advertising

media² Definition

me·dia (dē ə)

noun pl. -·diae′-ē′

  1. Anat. the middle coat of the wall of a blood or lymph vessel
  2. Etymology: LL, used by Priscian for L littera media, intermediate letter: so named as medial between aspirates and tenues

    Phonet., Historical a voiced stop

Etymology: ModL < fem. of L medius, middle: see mid

Media Definition

Me·dia (dē ə)

ancient kingdom in the part of SW Asia that is now NW Iran: cap. Ecbatana

media Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: To capture analog video using the media 100 you will use the break out leads.
  • have: Vote: have the media been unfair on Cherie?

Adjective modifier

  • London-based: The London-based media probably has a lot to do with the rise of Scottish nationalism in the second half of the 20 th century.
  • mass: However, an interest in the mass media is required.
  • corporate: Yet what is missing in this critique is an acknowledgment that the corporate media never covers the real content of demonstrations.
  • British: The British media occasionally pretends to be shocked that she charges appearance fees.
  • national: Ministerial bullying of the judiciary via the national media is an unsavory sight in a free democracy " .
  • local: They can also bring publicity to your case as the local media is always interested in the local MP's views and activities.

Modifies a noun

  • outlet: Off to the new media outlets player tutorials throughout.
  • coverage: Do you remember the mass media coverage of the issues?
  • frenzy: What ensues is a media frenzy which catapults the two into the limelight.
  • mogul: I am not sure whether it is better to be called a " media mogul " or a " paper tiger " .
  • hype: The " modification " of the radio is also media hype.
  • circus: Dornoch Castle Hotel has installed a webcam on one of their turrets so that everyone can watch the events and the surrounding media circus.

Noun used with modifier

  • mainstream: General friendly and compliant, the mainstream media neglects to report arrests and protests unless there's a violent photo-opportunity.
  • multi: Banner is a multi media company employing a variety of media and styles.
  • news: You will recall also that soon after 9/11 came the anthrax attacks on some news media offices and U.S. Senate offices.
  • print: ABC Electronics, the online version of the print media auditors has had more success in winning mindshare of the industry.
  • specialist: If you are not sure what to do or how to complain you can contact the specialist media ethics body Press Wise.
  • community: Archant is a community media company active in the fields of regional newspaper and magazine publishing, contract printing and internet communications.