digital native

[ dij-i-tl ney-tiv ]

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. a person who has been familiar with computers, the internet, and other digital technology from a young age. Compare digital immigrant.

digital native

noun

1. See analogue, digital immigrant
   informal.
   a person who has been familiar with information technology since childhood Compare digital immigrant analogue

Word History and Origins

Origin of digital native¹

First recorded in 2001; coined by Marc Prensky, born 1946, American educator and consultant, on analogy with a native speaker of a language

Example Sentences

The initiative into esports is now seen by the company as an additive digital tool to communicate with consumers, especially digital natives who might not otherwise already be aware of the BMW brand.

From Digiday

A younger generation is attempting to help parents and grandparents who aren’t digital natives book vaccination appointments.

From Washington Post

Coupled with digital natives coming of age, the growth in luxury is set to continue, and it’s set to be inherently digital.

From Digiday