HealthJuly 16, 2026
repositioning
/ˌriːpəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/
Definition
The act of changing the public perspective or collective attitude toward a specific issue or set of behaviors.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'position,' originating from the Latin 'positio' meaning a placing or setting. It evolved into modern English to describe the act of placing something or someone into a new frame of reference or mindset.
In the news
Supporters of a social media ban for teens see the policy as a vital repositioning of cultural attitudes, hoping to shift public consensus toward viewing digital screen time as inherently harmful.
The social media ban sceptic: are we getting it wrong on kids, tech and mental health?
Read the full article ↗The Guardian