Gegenpresse

counter-press; oppositional media

noun GEH-gen-preh-seh Rare

Usage Note

Gegenpresse describes media outlets or publications explicitly founded to challenge the editorial line of dominant newspapers. The term carries a slightly polemical flavour and is often used in discussions of media pluralism (Medienpluralismus). Do not confuse with the football tactic of the same name.

Examples

"Das Online-Magazin wurde als Gegenpresse zu den großen Verlagshäusern gegründet."

Natural Translation

The online magazine was founded as counter-press to the major publishing houses.

Literal Translation

The online-magazine was as counter-press to the large publishing-houses founded.

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