commentariat

/ ˌkɒmənˈtɛərɪæt /

noun

1. the journalists and broadcasters who analyse and comment on current affairs

Word History and Origins

Origin of commentariat¹

C20: from commentator + proletariat

Example Sentences

As i observed at the time, the commentariat persisted in viewing the result through the prism of the “polarization” theme, even though it demonstrated conclusively that in California, at least, there was broad agreement, not disagreement, about Newsom’s policies on fighting COVID, abortion and gun control.

From Los Angeles Times

Where is President Biden following the leaders of his own party, its voters, and the mainstream news media and commentariat?

From Salon

For many in the mainstream news media and commentariat, watching Hulk Hogan introduce the 2024 Republican presidential nominee was unbelievable.

From Salon

The Israeli disinformation campaign also drew comparisons to Russia's well-known attempt to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, which was a central focus of the U.S. political commentariat in the years that followed.

From Salon

We asked government officials and prominent analysts from the Federal Reserve, the White House, academia and the internet commentariat about what they think is happening.

From New York Times