"meeja" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Lax pronunciation of media. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} meeja (uncountable)
  1. (UK, slang, humorous or derogatory) media (communications industry) Tags: UK, derogatory, humorous, slang, uncountable Synonyms: meedja
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