Semireality

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something not quite real, having a partial resemblance to reality. uncountable

    "The series, along with such like-minded shows as the MTV semireality show “The Hills” and a cautionary senior edition, “The Real Housewives of New York City,” are focused on friends, and most of all on frenemies."

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"The series, along with such like-minded shows as the MTV semireality show “The Hills” and a cautionary senior edition, “The Real Housewives of New York City,” are focused on friends, and most of all on frenemies."

Etymology

From semi- + reality.

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