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Medienethik

media ethics

noun meh-dee-en-EH-tik Rare
Communication Media

Usage Note

Medienethik is the academic field and professional practice governing ethical questions in journalism and media production — truthfulness, privacy, harm minimisation, and conflicts of interest. German journalism schools teach Medienethik as a core subject. The Pressekodex (press code) of the German Press Council codifies many Medienethik principles.

Examples

"Das Seminar zur Medienethik diskutierte die Grenzen zwischen öffentlichem Interesse und Privatsphäre."

Natural Translation

The seminar on media ethics discussed the boundary between public interest and privacy.

Literal Translation

The seminar on media-ethics discussed the limits between public-interest and privacy.

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