"meeja" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Lax pronunciation of media. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} meeja (uncountable)
  1. (UK, slang, humorous or derogatory) media (communications industry) Tags: UK, slang, uncountable Synonyms: meedja
    Sense id: en-meeja-en-noun-6elnShu3 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2000 September 29, “Big Brother's sordid secrets”, in The Guardian",
          "text": "Monkey noted at Victoria Real's post-Big Brother party that when it comes to debauchery, digital types are outdoing their meeja counterparts.",
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