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Media has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

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Noun
1

The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue.

"The media reported on the election results within hours of them being announced."

2

plural of medium

3

Means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information.

In plain English: Media is all the different ways people share news, stories, and entertainment with each other.

"Many people get their news from the media."

Usage: In everyday usage, media refers to the collective industries and platforms, such as television, newspapers, and social networks, that publish or broadcast information. You should treat it as a plural noun when referring to these various channels rather than using it with singular verbs like "is.

Proper Noun
1

A region in northwestern Iran, originally inhabited by the Medes

"The ancient city of Ecbatana lies within the Media, a historical region in northwestern Iran once ruled by the Medes."

Example Sentences
"Many people get their news from the media." noun
"The media covered the event extensively with photos and live updates." noun
"Many people rely on social media to stay connected with friends abroad." noun
"She decided to go off-grid after feeling overwhelmed by constant media pressure." noun
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Origin

The word "media" comes from Latin, where it originally meant "middle." It entered English through Spanish as a unit of dry measure before taking on its modern meaning.

Rhyming Words
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