"Birtism" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Birt + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Birt|ism}} Birt + -ism Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Birtism
  1. The broadcasting policies or approach associated with John Birt (born 1944), Director-General of the BBC from 1992 to 2000, such as restructuring for efficiency and the use of an explanatory style of reportage.

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