Phrase guide

old media

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -iːdiə

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noun

Meaning 1

Media that existed prior to the advent of Internet communication, such as newspapers and radio.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: retronym, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: legacy media

Antonyms: new media

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: herkömmliche Medien — media that existed prior to the advent of Internet communication
  • German: klassische Medien — media that existed prior to the advent of Internet communication
  • German: traditionelle Medien — media that existed prior to the advent of Internet communication