pseudo-event

pseu·do-e·vent

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Definition of pseudo-event word

noun pseudo-event an event that is staged primarily so that it can be reported in the media. 1

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1960-65

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

media event — a celebration, stunt, spectacle, or other activity carefully orchestrated to attract the attention of the news media.
nonevent — an event or situation that is anticipated but does not occur or occurs with much less than the expected impact, especially one that has been widely publicized; anticlimax.