Definition

1. Noun:
   • The collective organizations and platforms involved in reporting current events and information: "news media" refers to the industry and channels that gather, produce, and distribute news to the public. This traditionally includes newspapers and magazines, and by extension, broadcast and digital outlets.

Usage

• The term "news media" is used as a singular or plural collective noun to refer to the institutions of journalism.
• It describes the system or sector responsible for news dissemination.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • Freedom of the press is essential for a healthy news media.
  • The scandal was uncovered by the investigative news media.
  • Public trust in the news media has fluctuated in recent years.

Advanced Usage

• "the news media": Often used with the definite article "the" to refer to the industry as a whole or a specific national/media landscape.
  • The relationship between politicians and the news media is complex.
• "news media coverage": Refers to the reporting and attention given to a particular event or topic by news organizations.
  • The news media coverage of the crisis was extensive.

Variants and Related Words

• Medium (singular of media): A specific means of mass communication (e.g., television is a powerful medium). Note: In the context of news, the plural "media" is almost always used.
• Journalism (n): The activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast.
• Press (n): Often used synonymously with "news media," especially print journalism (e.g., the freedom of the press).
• Mass media (n): A broader term encompassing all means of communication that reach a large audience, including news media, entertainment, and advertising.

Synonyms

• The press: Newspapers and journalists collectively.
• Fourth estate: A societal or political force outside the established power structure (often referring to the news media's influence).
• Journalistic institutions: The organizations dedicated to journalism.

Related Phrases

• News media outlet: A specific publication or broadcast service that provides news (e.g., a newspaper, TV channel, website).
  • The BBC is a major news media outlet.
• News media industry: Refers to the business and economic aspects of news production.
  • The news media industry is adapting to digital trends.

Noun

1. newspapers and magazines collectively