What does MEDIA mean?

Media

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• The main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the Internet), regarded collectively.
• The intermediary channel or system of communication between the sender and receiver of a message, especially the mass media.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmidiə/
• UK: /ˈmiːdiə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "media" comes from the Latin word "medius" meaning "middle." It was first used in the 1920s to describe newspapers, radio, and television collectively as the main means of mass communication. Today, the term encompasses all forms of communication including social media and the Internet.

Synonyms:

• Press
• Broadcasting
• Journalism
• News
• Communication

Related Words:

• Audio
• Video
• Press
• Radio
• Telex

Example Sentences:

• The media has a powerful influence on public opinion.
• She works in media production.
• He prefers to get his news from social media.