via media

American  

[vahy-uh mee-dee-uh, mey-, vee-uh, wee-ah me-dee-ah] / ˈvaɪ ə ˈmi di ə, ˈmeɪ-, ˈvi ə, ˈwi ɑ ˈmɛ di ɑ /

noun

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

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via media British  

/ ˈvaɪə ˈmiːdɪə /

noun

1. a compromise between two extremes; middle course

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Etymology

Origin of via media

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1835–45

Example Sentences

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney however expressed dismay that he had only heard about the tanker being in the Scottish inlet of Moray Firth via media reports.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

The Met said it was made aware on 26 February via media reports that the government would start "debarment investigations under the Procurement Act 2023, into seven companies linked to Grenfell Tower".

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2022

He said: “If we discuss any nuances related to the issue of exchange via media, no exchange will ever take place.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2022

To heal the breach, the reigning Emperor devised a scheme of compromise, a via media, on which he hoped all would unite.

From A Short History of Italy (476-1900) by Sedgwick, Henry Dwight