B1adjectivesocietymedia
US/mæs/
UK/mæs/
involving or affecting a very large number of people or things
In context
Mass tourism has changed the old town beyond recognition.
The factory closures led to mass unemployment in the region.
Thousands joined a mass protest outside parliament last weekend.
Words that go with mass
adjective + noun
- mass mediaThe mass media can shape how people see the world.
- mass productionMass production made cars cheap enough for ordinary families.
- mass tourismVenice is struggling to cope with mass tourism.
- mass unemploymentMass unemployment followed the closure of the mines.
- mass extinctionScientists warn that we may be facing a mass extinction.
- mass protestsMass protests forced the government to change the law.