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Rundfunkanstalt

broadcasting institution

noun ROON-foonk-an-shtalt Rare
Communication Media

Also means

public broadcaster

Usage Note

Rundfunkanstalt denotes a legally established broadcasting body, typically publicly funded. In Germany these include ARD and ZDF; the term distinguishes them from private commercial stations.

Examples

"Die öffentlich-rechtliche Rundfunkanstalt sendet rund um die Uhr."

Natural Translation

The public broadcasting institution broadcasts around the clock.

Literal Translation

The publicly-legally broadcasting-institution broadcasts around the clock.

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