"gonzo journalism" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gonzo journalism (uncountable)
  1. A form of journalism in which facts are deemed to be less important than the writer's perception of the underlying truth (especially where deliberately altered consciousness is involved). Wikipedia link: gonzo journalism Tags: uncountable
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