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Reithian

The English word “Reithian” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  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.

Etymology

From Reith + -ian.

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