Meaning 1formal · 82%
A structured discussion of an issue, especially in public or academic settings.
Natural examples
Der öffentliche Diskurs über Wohnkosten hat sich verändert.
Public discourse about housing costs has changed.
Im Seminar untersuchten wir den Diskurs zur Klimapolitik.
In the seminar, we studied discourse on climate policy.
Die Studie zeigt, wie sich der Diskurs online entwickelt.
The study shows how online discourse develops.
Usage note
Diskurs is masculine: der Diskurs, plural Diskurse. It is formal and often refers to extended public or academic debate.
Mini-lesson: Diskurs
A structured discussion of an issue, especially in public or academic settings. Diskurs is masculine: der Diskurs, plural Diskurse. It is formal and often refers to extended public or academic debate.
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