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 none

Word History and Origins

Origin of netizen¹

C20: from ( inter ) net + ( cit ) izen

Example Sentences

In becoming the Netizen, he or she will participate in social interactions fundamentally new in nature.

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