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Definition of netizen

netizen

/ˈnɛt.ɪ.zən/
net · i · zen
Plural:netizens
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netizen Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who actively uses the Internet, especially one who participates habitually in online communities, social media, or digital discourse.

Example

"The viral video quickly drew thousands of comments from outraged netizens demanding an official explanation."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

netherlands
netherworld
netiquette
netizen
netlike
netminder
netminding

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1992 by American researcher Michael Hauben as a portmanteau of 'Internet' (or 'net') and 'citizen' to describe responsible, civic-minded participants in online communities.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Netizen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/netizen
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