"Foxification" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Fox + -ification. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Fox|ification}} Fox + -ification Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Foxification (uncountable)
  1. The process of mass media, particularly television news, adopting the format, practices, and perceived political leanings of Fox News. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Media
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