"mediaspeak" meaning in All languages combined

See mediaspeak on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: media + -speak Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|media|speak}} media + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mediaspeak (uncountable)
  1. The jargon used by the mass media. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-mediaspeak-en-noun-6g6mUnsO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -speak

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