mediot

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

A member of the media; a journalist, especially one who makes inaccurate claims in articles.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Now I know there are a lot of mediots who don't like George Steinbrenner for whatever reason -- probably because he treats them the way they treat players. ¶ But on what basis do they keep making the absurd claim that "The Yankees are the best team on paper, but what about the George Steinbrenner fa

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mediot” mean?

A member of the media; a journalist, especially one who makes inaccurate claims in articles.

Is “mediot” formal or informal?

mediot is generally derogatory, slang.