English Explanatory Dictionary

Reithian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to John Reith, 1st Baron Reith (1889–1971), Scottish broadcasting executive who established the tradition of independent public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom.
  2. Having patrician beliefs about broadcasting; especially, holding to the principle that the BBC, or television in general, should inform, educate and entertain.

Word forms

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Etymology

From Reith + -ian.

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