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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gatekeeper

/ˈɡeɪtˌkɪpər/ noun · British & US
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What does gatekeeper mean?

noun

A person or thing that controls access to something, especially a website or a social media platform. A person who decides what information or ideas are allowed to pass through a particular channel or medium.

Example

"The social media platform's algorithm acted as a gatekeeper, deciding which posts to display on users' news feeds."

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