BBC

BBC

/ˌbiː biː ˈsiː/
Noun General British

British Broadcasting Corporation, public service broadcaster.

Etymology & History

British Broadcasting Corporation, public service broadcaster. Established 1922 (radio) then 1932 (corporation). Funded by TV license fee. Known as 'Auntie Beeb', 'The Beeb'. Cultural authority, though politically controversial. World Service broadcasts globally.

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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