via media

[ vahy-uh mee-dee-uh, mey-, vee-uh; Latin wee-ah me-dee-ah ]

noun

1. a middle way; a mean between two extremes.

via media

/ ˈvaɪə ˈmiːdɪə /

noun

1. a compromise between two extremes; middle course

Word History and Origins

Origin of via media¹

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1835–45

Example Sentences

According to Nigeria Watch, a website that monitors violence in the country via media reports, there have been eight deaths directly stemming from witchcraft accusations in 2024.

From BBC

“We don’t want our student athletes to hear this via media,” wrote Ann Goodman, the dean of students.

From Seattle Times

The newcomers say they can still feel Moscow’s heavy-handed influence, especially when it comes to Serbians’ approval for Putin, via media outlets like RT.

From Seattle Times

It would apply to MPs charged by police, not accused via media reports or Parliament's complaints system.

From BBC

The media educators intend to create a new generation, more mindful about what it consumes and projects via media.

From Los Angeles Times