media literacy

American  

[mee-dee-uh lit-er-uh-see] / ˈmi di ə ˌlɪt ər ə si /

noun

1. the ability or skills to critically analyze for accuracy, credibility, or evidence of bias the content created and consumed in various media, including radio and television, the internet, and social media.

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Etymology

Origin of media literacy

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

But the simplest fixes are often the best, says Matthew Facciani, a researcher at the Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust and Health at Georgetown University who studies misinformation and media literacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

The committee called for better media literacy education in schools, including about how algorithms work and how students can "protect themselves and distinguish fact from fiction".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

In response, we need robust AI media literacy for our industry and the general public.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025

"Bring back media literacy," one X/Twitter user wrote.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2024

The emergence of a networked culture, accompanied by an ethic of media literacy, open discussion and direct action held the promise of a more responsive political system wherever it spread.

From Open Source Democracy by Rushkoff, Douglas