What is another word for the mass media?
Pronunciation: [ðə mˈas mˈiːdiːə] (IPA) 
"The mass media" is a phrase that refers to the platforms and channels that communicate information and news to a broad audience. There are several synonyms for "the mass media" such as "the press," "the news media," "the fourth estate," and "the mainstream media." These terms are widely used and often interchangeable, although they may imply different aspects of the media. "The press" tends to refer to print media, such as newspapers and magazines, while "the news media" encompasses both print and broadcast media, including websites, blogs, radio, and television. "The fourth estate" emphasizes the media's role in balancing government power, and "the mainstream media" speaks to the dominant, established sources of information.
