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media

/ˈmiːdɪə/

Meanings
  • noun

    The means of mass communication; the industry and businesses involved with the production and distribution of films, broadcasts, newspapers, magazines, and books.

    - "The media is an important source of information for the public."
    - "The media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion."
  • noun

    Plural form of medium.

    - "The paintings were displayed in the media room."
    - "The band's music received a lot of media attention."

Antonyms

tenuis
Synonyms

M
Rhymes
Words rhyming with media
meme , seem , team
Variants
List of all variants of media that leads to same result
media , mediae , medias , Media , Median , medium , mediums , media event , media events , media blitz , acute otitis media , acute otitis medias , mixed-media , otitis media , otitis medias
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin word 'medium' meaning 'middle' or 'intermediary'. In the context of communication, media refers to the channels or means through which information is transmitted to a large audience.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The first newspaper was published in 1605 in Germany.

  2. The first television broadcast took place in 1927.

  3. The first radio broadcast took place in 1906.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Mass media: Refers to media that can reach a large audience through various channels such as television, radio, and newspapers.

  2. New media: Refers to digital media, including the internet, social media, and multimedia.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Media has played a significant role in various aspects of culture, including literature, art, music, and politics. It has been used as a tool for social commentary, propaganda, and entertainment.

How to Memorize "media"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large audience receiving information through various media channels.
    - Visualize the different types of media such as newspapers, television, and radio.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'media' with the idea of mass communication.
    - Associate the word 'media' with channels of information.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'M-Mass Media' to remember the meaning of media.
    - Use the mnemonic 'C-Communication Channels' to remember the meaning of media.


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