Media & Entertainment

20 words

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   biasnoun/ˈbaɪəs/

   an unfair preference or tendency to favour one side or opinion over others

   “Many viewers complained about bias in the election coverage.”

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   pressnoun/pres/

   the news media, especially newspapers and journalists collectively

   “In a free society the press should be able to investigate the government.”

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   propagandanoun/ˌprɒpəˈɡændə/

   information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view

   “The regime used propaganda to maintain support during the crisis.”

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   endorsementnoun/ɪnˈdɔːsmənt/

   public support or approval of a product, idea, or person, often by a celebrity

   “A celebrity endorsement helped the brand reach younger customers.”

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   viraladjective/ˈvaɪrəl/

   spreading quickly and widely from person to person on the internet

   “The comedian's sketch went viral and now has over ten million views.”

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   satirenoun/səˈtaɪə/

   a genre that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices

   “The show is a sharp satire of celebrity culture.”

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   sponsorshipnoun/ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

   financial support provided to an event, activity, or organisation in exchange for publicity or other benefits

   “The festival survives thanks to corporate sponsorship.”

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   opinionnoun/əˈpɪnjən/

   a personal belief or judgement about something, not necessarily based on fact

   “In my opinion, social media has changed how we get news.”

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   columnistnoun/ˈkɒləmnɪst/

   a journalist who writes a regular article expressing personal opinions in a newspaper or magazine

   “As a columnist, he often comments on social issues every Sunday.”

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    conglomeratenoun/kənˈglɒmərət/

    a large company that owns many different businesses in various industries

    “A media conglomerate may own TV channels, newspapers and online platforms.”

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    credibilitynoun/ˌkrɛdəˈbɪlɪti/

    the quality of being trusted and believed in; how believable or trustworthy something or someone is

    “The credibility of the study was damaged when other researchers found errors.”

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    entertainmentnoun/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

    activities, performances, or media that amuse or interest people

    “Live concerts are a popular form of entertainment.”

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    algorithmnoun/ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/

    a set of rules or processes used by computers to perform tasks or make decisions, such as ranking content

    “Social media algorithms often prioritise content that gets more engagement.”

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    premierenoun/ˌpremɪˈeə/

    the first public performance or showing of a play, film, or other production

    “The film's premiere attracted many celebrities and journalists.”

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    viewernoun/ˈvjuːə/

    a person who watches television or watches videos online

    “The programme attracted millions of viewers.”

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    anchornoun/ˈæŋkə/

    the main presenter of a television or radio news programme

    “The anchor introduced the special report on climate change.”

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    moderationnoun/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

    the process of checking and managing content (comments, posts) to remove or limit harmful, illegal, or inappropriate material

    “Content moderation is a hot topic when discussing social media responsibility.”

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    tabloidnoun/ˈtæblɔɪd/

    a newspaper that focuses on sensational stories and gossip rather than serious news

    “The story was blown out of proportion by a local tabloid.”

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    castnoun/kɑːst/

    the group of actors who perform in a play, film, or television show

    “The cast of the new series includes several well-known actors.”

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    theatrenoun/ˈθiːətə/

    a building where plays and other live performances take place, or the art of live stage performance

    “She studies theatre at university and acts in student productions.”