noun
influential newspaper; leading newspaper
Refers to a newspaper with significant influence on public opinion or political decisions. Often used in news reports and political commentary.
有力紙が一斉に新首相を支持した。
The influential newspapers unanimously supported the new prime minister.
この問題について有力紙の論調は分かれている。
The editorials of the leading newspapers are divided on this issue.
Literally 'big newspaper', often referring to major national newspapers. 有力紙 focuses more on influence than size.
Compound of 有力 (influential) + 紙 (newspaper).