media
noun OPAL W
/ˈmiːdiə/
/ˈmiːdiə/
- the media[countable + singular or plural verb] the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet
- the national/international media
- The news media reported extensively on the story.
- The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision.
- Digital media change so quickly.
- print/electronic/broadcast media
- This is a story that the mainstream media refuses to cover.
- in the media The trial was fully reported in the media.
- Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage.
- Rumours about her illness began in some media outlets.
- The star has been the focus of intense media attention.
Extra Examples- He became a media star for his part in the protests.
- Innovations in education take place through digital media and mobile devices.
- Rescuers and state media rushed to the disaster scene.
- There is a perception that the government controls the media.
- The minister will address the media on Friday afternoon.
- He hosted lavish parties, according to media reports.
- Music has been turned into a series of media events.
- One story has dominated the media this week.
- She's very different from her media image.
- Some blame the media for propagating negative stereotypes.
- The company is anxious to play down the media hype.
- The event was widely covered by the mass media.
- The local media reported rioting across the country.
- Their PR officer handles TV, radio, and print media interviews.
- They believe that the media is biased against them.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- mass
- audio-visual
- broadcast
- …
- accuse
- blame
- criticize
- …
- cover something
- report something
- portray somebody/something (as something)
- …
- attention
- coverage
- interest
- …
- through the media
- via the media
- access to the media
- the role of the media
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