: a native or inhabitant of ancient Media in Persia
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Staff writers Christopher Ave, Jan Jarvis, Mede Nix, Eric Zarate, Renee C. Lee, Mary Doclar, Kathryn Hopper, Jessamy Brown, Brian Higgins, and Laura Vozzella contributed to this report.—John Moritz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024 Who’s hosting? Host country Sweden is putting two of its finest up to the job: Petra Mede and Malin Åkerman.—Justin Curto, Vulture, 11 May 2024 The popular competition hosted this year by Swedish-American actress Malin Akerman and Swedish comedian Peta Mede, was at the center of controversy this year when protestors against the war in Gaza objected to Israel's participation in the contest, per the AP and New York Times.—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024 This year’s contest took place in Malmo, Sweden, hosted by Swedish comedian Petra Mede and actor Malin Akerman.
25 countries performed during the grand final.—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 11 May 2024 The eclipse that surprised the warring Medes and Lydians into peace may not have been a surprise to all; it is said to have been predicted by Thales of Miletus.—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024 Austin correspondent Allie Morris and Senior Editor of News Mede Nix contributed to this report. Sami Sparber.—Dallas News, 20 Jan. 2022
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Etymology
Middle English, from Latin Medus, from Greek Mēdos
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