the washington post

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Definition of the washington post in English English dictionary

Morning daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C., the dominant paper in the U.S. capital and one of the nation's leading newspapers. Established in 1877 as a Democratic Party organ, it changed orientation and ownership several times and faced constant economic problems until financier Eugene Meyer (1875-1959) purchased it in 1933. Under the leadership of Meyer, his son-in-law Philip L. Graham (publisher from 1946 until his death in 1963), and his daughter, Katharine Graham (publisher from 1969-79), it acquired domestic and international prestige, especially in its coverage of the Watergate scandal. Donald E. Graham was named publisher in 1979. The newspaper is known for its sound and independent editorial stance and thorough, accurate reporting

Related Terms

Washington Post

major daily newspaper published in Washington D.C

Hyphenation

the Wash·ing·ton post

Turkish pronunciation

dhi wôşîngtın pōst

Pronunciation

/ᴛʜē ˈwôsʜəɴɢtən ˈpōst/ /ðiː ˈwɔːʃɪŋtən ˈpoʊst/