De bias
Example: De bias in het nieuws beïnvloedt vaak de publieke opinie.
Definition
"De bias" in journalism refers to a tendency or inclination that unfairly influences the presentation of news, often favoring a particular perspective or agenda, which can affect the public's opinion and the neutrality of the information reported.
Etymology
The term "de bias" comes from the English word 'bias,' which originally meant a slant or inclination. It was adopted into Dutch journalism vocabulary to describe partiality or prejudice in news reporting. Did you know? The word 'bias' traces back to French and Old Provençal, where it meant 'oblique' or 'slanting,' reflecting the idea of a tilted or skewed viewpoint.
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"De bias" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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