What does via media mean?
Definitions for via media
ˈvaɪ ə ˈmi di ə, ˈmeɪ-, ˈvi ə; Lat. ˈwi ɑ ˈmɛ di ɑvi·a me·di·a
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Princeton's WordNet
compromise, via medianoun
a middle way between two extremes
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via medianoun
A third way; a middle course, a compromise.
Etymology: From via media.
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Via media
Via media is a Latin phrase meaning "the middle road" and is a philosophical maxim for life which advocates moderation in all thoughts and actions. Originating from the Delphic Maxim nothing to excess and subsequent Ancient Greek philosophy where Aristotle (384–322 BCE) taught moderation, urging his students to follow the middle road between extremes, the via media was the dominant philosophical precept by which Ancient Roman civilisation and society was organised.
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via media
Via media is a Latin phrase meaning "middle way" or "middle road". It is often used to describe a philosophy or position that advocates for compromise or moderation between extremes. It's also used in the Church of England to refer to the church's unique blend of Protestant and Catholic traditions.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of via media in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of via media in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of via media in a Sentence
We were looking forward to hosting the bilateral meeting, we were surprised to first learn via media reports that the prime minister, rather than accept our invitation, opted to cancel his visit.
We were looking forward to hosting the bilateral meeting, and we were surprised to first learn via media reports that the prime minister, rather than accept our invitation, opted to cancel his visit, reports that we were not able to accommodate the prime minister's schedule are false.
On Monday, Feb.15, we became aware -- via media and public reports -- of an Instagram posting by Vanessa Hudgens showing a scratching or carving of a heart with two names in it on a rock that allegedly is on the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest.
They've so overdrawn their goodwill cheque account that there's not much they can do to push back on this, they need to bypass the media and communicate directly to get their message through, because whatever they (say) via media it will be put into a whirlpool of Royal Commission, money laundering and other filters.
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