Rediffusion

name, noun

name, noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The rebroadcasting of a programme; more specifically, the distribution of radio or television transmissions from a single receiver uncountable
  2. 2
    a system for distributing radio or tv programs wordnet
  3. 3
    The transmission of radio programs over a cable system uncountable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An early cable radio (and later television) system

Etymology

From re- + diffusion.

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