"new media" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} new media (uncountable)
  1. (dated) Interactive digital media, such as the Internet, as opposed to traditional media such as print and television. Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Media Synonyms: cybermedia

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