communications media
[/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz ˈmiːdiə/]
nounpl: communications media
meios de comunicação
1. Channels or platforms used to transmit information, news, and messages to the public or specific audiences
Television, radio, and newspapers are traditional communications media.
Televisão, rádio e jornais são meios de comunicação tradicionais.
2. All forms of technology and methods used to distribute content and facilitate exchange of information
Digital communications media have transformed how society accesses information.
Os meios de comunicação digitais transformaram a forma como a sociedade acessa informações.
3. The infrastructure and tools through which messages are conveyed between senders and receivers
Social media is now one of the fastest-growing communications media.
As redes sociais agora são um dos meios de comunicação que mais crescem.
In Brazil, 'meios de comunicação' is a term deeply connected to discussions about media pluralism, press freedom, and journalistic ethics. It gained prominence during democratization and remains central to public discourse about information access and media concentration. In the USA, 'communications media' reflects the country's historical emphasis on diverse, decentralized media systems, though recent consolidation has sparked debates similar to those in Brazil about media ownership and editorial independence.
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