bush telegraph
The term "bush telegraph" originates from traditional communication methods in remote areas but is also used metaphorically to describe informal gossip networks.
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Definition
C1Remote Communication
(technical, historical)A traditional method used by indigenous peoples in remote areas to relay messages over long distances using sounds, signals, or word-of-mouth.
Example
- In some parts of Africa, the bush telegraph involves the use of drum beats to convey messages between villages.
B2Informal Communication
(informal, idiomatic)An informal network through which information spreads rapidly, often by word of mouth or rumors.
Example
- News of the upcoming festival spread quickly through the bush telegraph.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bush telegraph":
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