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Definition of fake news noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

fake news

noun
 
/ˌfeɪk ˈnjuːz/
 
/ˌfeɪk ˈnuːz/
[uncountable]
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  1. false reports of events, written and read on websites
    • Many of us seem unable to distinguish fake news from the verified sort.
    • Fake news creates significant public confusion about current events.
    compare post-truthTopics TV, radio and newsb2
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