Reithian adjective2 •Of or relating to John Reith, 1st Baron Reith (1889–1971), Scottish broadcasting executive who established the tradition of independent public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom. •Having patrician beliefs about broadcasting; especially, holding to the principle that the BBC, or television in general, should inform, educate and entertain.Surprisingly, though, the white paper contained more old-fashioned Reithian values than had been predicted. — 2001 formsmore Reithian · most Reithian