netizen

[net-uh-zuhn, ‑suhn]

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letter),  a user of the internet, often one who is actively engaged in uncensored online discussions of political and social issues.

   Chinese netizens who post their messages using pseudonyms.

netizen

/ ˈnɛtɪzən /

noun

1. informal,  a person who regularly uses the internet

Word History and Origins

Origin of netizen¹

First recorded in 1980–85; (inter)net ( def. ) + (cit)izen

Word History and Origins

Origin of netizen¹

C20: from ( _inter ) _net + ( _cit ) _izen

Example Sentences

One of the headliners was a group of young comedians known as “Trio Netizen.”

From New York Times

"No need to apologise, just don't come to China again. Just because you play football well does not mean you are a good person," one netizen said.

From BBC

It seems, like every other netizen, Trump is stuck looking for a good social network to set up shop.

From Slate

"I remember that safety inspections were conducted on various gymnasiums after the Qiqihar No. 34 Middle School gymnasium collapsed in July," said a netizen on China's Weibo social media platform.

From Reuters

"The season changed outside overnight," a netizen from Heilongjiang complained on Weibo, China's popular social media platform.

From Reuters