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Organization and Nature of Operations	12 Months Ended
Organization and Nature of Operations	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Nature of Operations	ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS Graham Holdings Company (the Company), is a diversified education and media company. The Company’s Kaplan subsidiary provides a wide variety of educational services, both domestically and outside the United States. The Company’s media operations comprise the ownership and operation of five television broadcasting stations. Education—Kaplan, Inc. provides an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals. Kaplan’s various businesses comprise three categories: Higher Education (KHE), Test Preparation (KTP) and Kaplan International. Media—The Company’s diversified media operations comprise television broadcasting, several websites and print publications, and a marketing solutions provider. Television broadcasting. As of December 31, 2016, the Company owned five VHF television stations located in Houston, TX; Detroit, MI; Orlando, FL; San Antonio, TX; and Jacksonville, FL. Other than the Company’s Jacksonville station, WJXT, the Company’s television stations are affiliated with one of the major national networks. On January 17, 2017, Graham Media Group (GMG), a subsidiary of the Company, acquired WCWJ, the CW affiliate television station in Jacksonville, FL, and WSLS, the NBC affiliate television station in Roanoke, VA. Both stations will continue to operate under their previous network affiliations. Other—The Company’s other business operations include home health and hospice services and manufacturing.