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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMídia
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈmidʒiɐ
"A mídia tem o poder de influenciar a opinião pública."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively.
"The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion." - 2
The materials or methods used to convey information or artistic expression.
"Digital media has transformed the way we consume content."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin plural of medium, entering English in the mid-20th century via the development of mass communication systems. It evolved from denoting the intermediary channels of communication to encompassing the entire institutional apparatus of journalism, broadcasting, and digital publishing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Media" is said worldwide
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Médias
Transliteration: medya
"Les médias jouent un rôle essentiel dans la société."
Medien
Transliteration: meːdi̯ən
"Die Medien informieren die Öffentlichkeit über wichtige Ereignisse."
Media
Transliteration: ˈmɛ.dja
"I media hanno un grande impatto sulla cultura moderna."
Medios
Transliteration: ˈmeðjos
"Los medios son fundamentales para la democracia."
Mídia
Transliteration: ˈmidʒiɐ
"A mídia tem o poder de influenciar a opinião pública."
मीडिया
Transliteration: mīḍiyā
"मीडिया समाज में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है।"
媒体
Transliteration: méitǐ
"媒体在传播信息方面发挥着重要作用。"
미디어
Transliteration: midieo
"미디어는 현대 사회에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
メディア
Transliteration: media
"メディアは情報を伝える重要な手段です。"
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