Infotainment: meaning, definitions and examples

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infotainment

 

[ หŒษชnfoสŠหˆteษชnmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

media content

Infotainment refers to media content that is intended to both inform and entertain. This genre often combines news and entertainment elements, making it more engaging for the audience. Infotainment is commonly found in television shows, online platforms, and radio broadcasts. The goal is to disseminate information in a fun and accessible manner, appealing to a broad audience. It can cover various topics, including politics, health, science, and pop culture.

Synonyms

edutainment, informational entertainment, news entertainment

Examples of usage

  • The evening news was filled with infotainment segments about celebrity gossip.
  • Her podcast blends education with infotainment, making learning enjoyable.
  • Cable news channels often incorporate infotainment to attract viewers.
  • Documentaries can sometimes take an infotainment approach to reach a wider audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "infotainment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น infotainment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคšเคจเคพ-เคฎเคจเฅ‹เคฐเค‚เคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Infotainment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ infotainment

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั„ะพั‚ะตะนะฝะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ infotainment

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒ†ใ‚คใƒณใƒกใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท infodivertissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ infotainment

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท infotainment

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธํฌํ…Œ์ธ๋จผํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ููˆุชูŠู†ู…ู†ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ infotainment

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ infotainment

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟกๆฏๅจฑไน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ infotainment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ infotainment

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั„ะพั‚ะตะนะฝะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒคแƒ-แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ infotainment

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ infotainment

Etymology

The term 'infotainment' is a portmanteau of 'information' and 'entertainment.' It emerged in the 1980s as television began to blur the lines between news and entertainment. With the advent of cable news networks, programs started to adopt a more engaging style, presenting serious topics in an entertaining format to attract larger audiences. Over time, infotainment expanded beyond television, permeating radio, print media, and online platforms. The rise of the internet and social media has further transformed infotainment, making it more interactive and immediate, as consumers seek both news and entertainment simultaneously. Today, infotainment is a prominent aspect of media consumption, shaping how information is presented and consumed in various formats.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,114, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.