free press
free press — noun
1. The freedom of news organisations to investigate, report, and comment on events
The freedom of news organisations to investigate, report, and comment on events without government censorship or control.
Yumi became a journalist because she believes deeply in a free press.
Dario's documentary on corruption was broadcast because the country has a free press.
passive + causal: was broadcast because the country has a free press
In a busy newsroom, Amir watched the free press expose the mayor's secret land deals.
The new law weakens the free press by letting officials block news reports.
Valentina studied countries where a free press helped expose corruption and bring change.
- independent media
emphasises ownership and editorial independence rather than legal protection from censorship
- uncensored press
stresses the absence of censorship, but is less common and more technical
- state-controlled media
describes outlets owned or directed by the government, the direct opposite of a free press
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Usually used with the definite article ('the free press') or the indefinite article ('a free press'), not as a bare plural.