British Broadcasting Corporation

British Broadcasting Corporation

The British Broadcasting Corporation (pronunciation: /ˈbrɪtɪʃ bɔːrdˌkæstɪŋ kɔːrˈpəːrəʃən/), commonly known as the BBC, is a public broadcasting service in the United Kingdom. It is the world's oldest national broadcaster, and among the largest broadcasting organisations in the world in terms of employees.

Etymology

The term "British Broadcasting Corporation" is derived from the name of the corporation itself. The term "British" refers to the United Kingdom, the country where the corporation is based. "Broadcasting" refers to the transmission of information by radio or television, and "Corporation" signifies a company or group of people authorized to act as a single entity.

Related Terms

• Public Broadcasting: A type of broadcasting service where the funding comes from the public. The BBC is a prime example of a public broadcasting service.
• United Kingdom: A country in Europe where the BBC is based.
• Broadcasting: The distribution of audio or video content to a dispersed audience via any electronic mass communications medium.

See Also

• Radio Broadcasting
• Television Broadcasting
• Digital Broadcasting

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