"binology" meaning in English

See binology in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From bin + -ology. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|bin|-ology}} bin + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} binology (uncountable)
  1. (journalism, UK) the ethically questionable practice of searching through the dustbins of celebrities and other public figures to obtain information for use in tabloid newspapers Tags: UK, uncountable Categories (topical): Mass media, Newspapers Related terms: dumpster diving

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