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social media (forms of media that allow people to communicate and share information using the internet or mobile phones: "Blogs, podcasts and other forms of social media are creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs to reach the public. "a social media site/tool/strategy. CBED. websites and software programs used for social networking: Companies need to invest in social media to make it work for them. social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter Social media are changing the way people communicate, work, and shop. OALD. Interactive forms of media that allow users to interact with and publish to each other, generally by means of the Internet. The early 21st century saw a huge increase in social media thanks to the widespread availability of the Internet. WT. Social media can take the singular or plural form of the verb. CCALD. social media is full of photos of peaceful demonstrators being dragged off by police, or even beaten. BBC Alexander Demidov) |
