Meaning of 'Fourth estate'
What does the saying 'Fourth estate' mean?
Idiom: Fourth estate
Meaning:
This is an idiomatic way of describing the media, especially the newspapers.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Politics |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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