Gazzetta

/ɡəˈzɛtə/ noun

Definition

An Italian newspaper or journal; also the historical origin word from which 'gazette' is derived.

Etymology

From Italian 'gazzetta,' possibly derived from 'gazzaia' (a small coin), since early newspapers were sold for a small price. The word spread to other European languages, creating 'gazette' in English.

Kelly Says

The word 'gazzetta' literally might come from 'small coin'—so newspapers were originally worth just a penny, which is why they spread so rapidly as the first mass media!

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