Buckraking
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Buckraking is a noun meaning (politics, derogatory) The practice of paid speaking before commercial interests, viewed as a potential source of conflict of interest.
Meaning
(politics, derogatory) The practice of paid speaking before commercial interests, viewed as a potential source of conflict of interest.
More Meanings
- The practice of investigative journalists earning more money from repetitive public speaking than newspapers.
Related Words
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