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airwaves

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

  1. Radio-frequency electromagnetic waves, usually used in the context of wireless communication; radio waves.
    plural, plural-only
  2. Radio or television broadcasts.
    plural, plural-only

Equivalents

3 more languages
Bosanskiradio
Hrvatskiradio
Српскиradio

Examples

“Our goal has always been to work⟳ as allies with women who do not have⟳ access to the mainstream airwaves. We have⟳ tried to provide⟳ a forum where women could speak⟳ for themselves about the issues that concern⟳ them.”
“‘Ham’ amateur radio operators in Tiantongyuan, a community in northern Beijing, are using the airwaves to search⟳ for an elderly mum who has been missing for over a week.”
“On Tuesday, Nigel took to the airwaves to say⟳ that if the eventual choice was between May’s deal⟳ or remain⟳, he wouldn’t campaign or vote⟳ – a threat arguably without bite⟳ for at least 48% of the country.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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