Vocabulary

mainstream media

主流(しゅりゅう)メディア, マスゴミ

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Samraworld Dictionary

(1) Idiom, Phrase

Refers to the largest and most popular television, radio, and Internet social networks, such as CBS and NHK. Often abbreviated as "MSM", it is a derogatory term on social networks and blogs, implying that MSM is not honest with their reporting and therefore cannot be trusted.

Examples

  1. The blog went on to explain that mainstream media is behind all the lies and misinformation surrounding the 2020 election.