Boulevardjournalismus

tabloid journalism

noun boo-leh-FAHR-zhoor-nah-liz-moos Rare

Origin: from French 'boulevard'

Usage Note

Boulevardjournalismus is a style of journalism focused on sensationalism, celebrity, and scandal rather than political depth. The Bild-Zeitung is Germany's best-known example of Boulevardjournalismus.

Examples

"Der Boulevardjournalismus setzt auf große Fotos und kurze Texte."

Natural Translation

Tabloid journalism relies on large photos and short texts.

Literal Translation

The boulevard-journalism relies-on large photos and short texts.

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