What is another word for the BBC?

Pronunciation: [ðə bˌiːbˌiːsˈiː] (IPA)

The BBC is an iconic institution in the world of broadcast media, known for its impartial news reporting, compelling documentaries, and entertaining programming. As a result, it has become synonymous with quality and trustworthiness in the minds of many viewers and listeners around the globe. However, there are a variety of other terms that people use to refer to the BBC. These include the British Broadcasting Corporation, the Beeb, Auntie Beeb, and BBC Worldwide. Regardless of what it's called, though, the BBC remains one of the most respected and influential broadcasters on the planet.

What are the hypernyms for The bbc?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    public broadcasting, media company, British broadcasting, broadcasting service, media outlet.

Famous quotes with The bbc

  • Hair is also a problem. I remember once, when I was reporting from Beirut at the height of the civil war, someone wrote in to the BBC complaining about my appearance.
    Kate Adie
  • When I joined Granada - which, you don't want to start crying about these things, but Granada was a very, very hot place to be, it was my good fortune to be there at that time - the BBC was firmly asleep.
    Michael Apted
  • Before the BBC, I joined the Navy in order to travel.
    David Attenborough
  • It was regarded as a responsibility of the BBC to provide programs which have a broad spectrum of interest, and if there was a hole in that spectrum, then the BBC would fill it.
    David Attenborough
  • They are scared that the BBC or CNN may call them radicals, so they remain soft instead. The problem lies there, with the Muslim leaders, not the Muslim masses.
    Abu Bakar Bashir

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