journalists’ colony n. government-subsidized housing or land intended for citizens employed in the media. Editorial Note: Such developments are often seen as attempts to soften media criticism of the government or ruling parties. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
Stacy from Marquette, Michigan, says her German-born grandfather would warn that she was going to get a putsch or potch, meaning a “a gentle slap” on her bottom, if she misbehaved. The German verb Patsch means “slap.” The...
Teen slang from the South, and food words that are tricky to pronounce. • High schoolers in Huntsville, Alabama, told Martha and Grant about their slang, including a term particular to their hometown. • How do you pronounce the name of that tasty...