De media-ethiek



Example: De media-ethiek speelt een belangrijke rol in journalistiek werk.

Definition


"De media-ethiek" refers to the principles and standards guiding ethical behavior and decision-making in media and journalism, ensuring responsible reporting and respect for truth, privacy, and fairness. It plays a crucial role in maintaining integrity in journalistic work.

Etymology


The term "de media-ethiek" combines the Dutch words 'media,' referring to communication channels like newspapers and television, and 'ethiek,' meaning ethics or moral philosophy. Together, it denotes the study of moral principles specific to media practices. Did you know? The word 'ethiek' traces back to the Greek 'ethikos,' related to character and conduct.

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"De media-ethiek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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