Phrases with «fourth estate»

The phrase "fourth estate" refers to the media, such as newspapers, radio, and television, which act as a powerful and independent force alongside the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial). It represents the important role of the media in holding those in power accountable and informing the public. Full definition

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Sentences with «fourth estate»

Confidence in an independent fourth estate is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. (monmouth.edu)
That's why strict adherence to terms doesn't help — it's fifth column vs fourth estate! (gapingvoid.com)
Other projects include Big Mouth: The Amazon Speaks, his book with the American anthropologist Stephen Nugent about their visit to Northern Brazil, (Fourth Estate in 1990); Today's Nude with Alan Kane and Artangel for Channel 4 in 2009; Art Everywhere with the Art Fund in 2013 (on billboards, 57 of Britain's favourite paintings) and in 2014 he painted a portrait of Randy Lerner for the National Portrait Gallery. (royalacademy.org.uk)
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Phrases with «fourth estate»

Sentences with «fourth estate»

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