Political Communication Vocabulary

noun a person, especially a lawyer or spokesperson, who speaks on behalf of another person or group

• The lawyer acted as the official mouthpiece for the company during the press conference.
• The spokesperson was the company's mouthpiece for the media.
• The influencer is the brand's mouthpiece on social media.
• The author used the protagonist as a mouthpiece to convey their own beliefs.

noun a social media platform where users can post short messages or 'tweets'

verb to post a message on the social media platform Twitter

• Many politicians use Twitter as a platform to communicate with their constituents.
• I saw your tweet on Twitter about the new restaurant opening.
• I can't believe Twitter is still trending after that viral video.
• His words on Twitter were like a storm, causing chaos and controversy.

noun a blend of politics and entertainment, typically referring to the presentation of political news and information in an entertaining or sensationalized manner

• The talk show was a perfect example of politainment, blending political discussions with entertainment.
• I love watching politainment shows that make politics more engaging and fun.
• Politainment is the best way to stay informed without getting bored.
• The politician's speech was filled with so much drama and excitement, it was like watching a politainment show.

noun a shortened form of the word spokesperson, typically used in headlines or informal writing

• The company's spox issued a statement regarding the recent merger.
• I heard from the spox that the event has been postponed.
• The spox spilled the tea about what really happened behind the scenes.
• As the spox for the team, she was the voice of reason during the crisis.

noun a society or government in which television is the dominant medium of communication and influence

• The rise of videocracy in modern society has raised concerns about the influence of media on political decisions.
• I heard that the new reality show is all about the videocracy of celebrities.
• I can't believe how much videocracy is on social media these days.
• The videocracy of our culture is like a never-ending reality show where everyone is a star.

adjective relating to or characteristic of Aesop, the ancient Greek storyteller known for his fables with moral lessons

• The aesopian fable of 'The Tortoise and the Hare' teaches us the importance of perseverance.
• I love reading aesopian stories because they always have a moral lesson at the end.
• That movie had an aesopian twist that I did not see coming!
• The aesopian nature of his speech made it clear that he was trying to convey a deeper message.