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Spin

Meaning in politics & government, with examples

/spɪn/nounCommon term

In politics & government, spin means: A way of presenting information or events, especially to the media, that makes them look as favourable as possible for a politician, party or government.

In Turkish: algı yönetimi, olayları lehine yorumlama

How it is used

An informal and usually critical word. Politicians put a positive spin on bad news, and journalists try to see through the spin. A spin doctor is an adviser whose job is to manage how the media reports events.

Example sentences

  1. The government tried to put a positive spin on the disappointing figures.

  2. Readers need to separate facts from spin during an election campaign.

Common collocations

  • put a positive spin on
  • spin doctor
  • media spin
  • see through the spin
  • press conferenceA meeting arranged by a politician or organization at which they make an announcement to journalists and answer their questions.
  • spokespersonA person whose job is to speak officially to journalists and the public on behalf of a government, party or organization.
  • public opinionThe views and attitudes that most people in a society hold about an issue, a policy or a political leader at a given time.
  • campaignA planned series of activities, such as speeches, advertisements and meetings with voters, that a candidate or party carries out to win an election.

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