mosquito press

noun

The alternative press from media, student, religious, and workers' sectors critical against Ferdinand Marcos at the time when he ordered the closure of newspapers, radio, and television networks.

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Meanings

noun
  1. PhilippineshistoricalThe alternative press from media, student, religious, and workers' sectors critical against Ferdinand Marcos at the time when he ordered the closure of newspapers, radio, and television networks.

Origin

Likened by Ferdinand Marcos to mosquitoes because the alternative press can be an irritation, yet not too deadly, and can be swatted down with ease.

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APA

mosquito press. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mosquito%20press

MLA

“mosquito press.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mosquito%20press. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mosquito press,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mosquito%20press.

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