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Definition fourth estate in British English

fourth estate noun

[singular] noun

From the idea that journalists are as important in public life as the three traditional ‘estates’ of society: the aristocracy, the Church, and the ordinary people.

1

journalists and the newspapers, magazines, television, and radio that they work for

Synonyms and related words
journalist editor reporter
Definition fourth estate in British English