Media: meaning, definitions and examples

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media

 

[ หˆmiหdiษ™ ]

Context #1 | Noun

news

The main means of mass communication, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet, regarded collectively.

Synonyms

communication, news, press

Examples of usage

  • The media has a significant influence on public opinion.
  • The media coverage of the event was extensive.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The storage and transmission of information in various forms, such as text, audio, video, etc.

Synonyms

digital content, information, multimedia

Examples of usage

  • Digital media has revolutionized the way we consume information.
  • Social media platforms are popular among young people.
Context #3 | Noun

arts

The materials and methods used by an artist to create a work of art.

Synonyms

materials, techniques, tools

Examples of usage

  • She works in mixed media, combining painting and sculpture.
  • The artist experiments with new media to express her ideas.

Translations

Translations of the word "media" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรญdia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ€เคกเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Medien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ media

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะดั–ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ media

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉdia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ medios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท medya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋””์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุณุงุฆู„ ุงู„ุฅุนู„ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรฉdia

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรฉdiรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅช’ไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mediji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjรถlmiรฐlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะ‘ะาš

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ media

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ medios

Word origin

The word 'media' originated in the 1920s as a shortening of 'mass media'. It comes from the Latin word 'medius', meaning 'middle' or 'intermediate'. The term originally referred to newspapers and radio, but with the advent of television and the internet, its meaning has expanded to encompass various forms of communication.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,612, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.