antitabloid
|an-ti-tab-loid|
/ˌæn.tiˈtæb.lɔɪd/
against tabloid/sensational journalism
Etymology
'antitabloid' originates from the Greek-derived prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti-') meaning 'against', combined with English 'tabloid' (originally a trademarked term meaning 'compressed tablet').
'antitabloid' was formed in modern English as a compound of 'anti-' + 'tabloid' (20th–21st century usage) to label opposition to tabloid-style journalism; it derives from 'tabloid', which itself shifted from a trade name for compressed tablets to mean 'condensed, sensational newspaper'.
Initially the parts meant 'against' + 'tabloid' (literally 'against tabloids'), and over time the compound came to denote a broader stance or identity of rejecting sensational, gossip-driven reporting in favor of more serious journalism.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, column, or publication that opposes or rejects tabloid journalism; an advocate of non-sensational, more sober reporting.
The magazine positions itself as an antitabloid in an era of shrinking investigative coverage.
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Adjective 1
opposed to tabloid journalism or tabloid style; critical of sensationalism and gossip-focused reporting.
Her writing has an antitabloid tone, favoring in-depth analysis over sensational headlines.
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Last updated: 2025/09/11 03:24