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digital citizenship

American  
[dij-i-tl sit-uh-zuhn-ship, -suhn-] / ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tl ˈsɪt ə zənˌʃɪp, -sən- /

noun

Digital Technology.
  1. the skills and knowledge to safely, effectively, and responsibly use the internet and other digital technology, as media literacy skills to evaluate the accuracy of information found online, anti-cyberbullying strategies, or online privacy practices.


Etymology

Origin of digital citizenship

First recorded in 2005–10


Example Sentences

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South Korea | If Americans are to address a rising tide of urban dysfunction and implement high-tech, smart cities, they must focus not only on digital technologies but also on the culture of digital citizenship.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

But things have moved on, and over the years recent additions to the range of badges that kids work towards are environmental conservation and digital citizenship.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2021

“I do random audits. We talk about digital citizenship and positive words.”

From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2016

In that light, it’s hard to know whether our digital citizenship helps us better comprehend death, or simply allows us to more efficiently compartmentalize it.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 22, 2016

Similar efforts to plug students into digital citizenship are happening in several other cities.

From Slate ● May 14, 2015

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