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Definition of telecom

telecom

/ˈtɛləˌkɑːm/
tel · e · com
Plural:telecoms
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telecom Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or involved in the telecommunications industry or technology.

Example

"The government announced new regulations for major telecom providers to improve rural broadband access."

• noun

1

Communication over a distance by cable, telegraph, telephone, or broadcasting, or the industry surrounding this technology.

Example

"She spent over a decade working in telecom before transitioning to software development."

2

A commercial company that provides telecommunications services such as telephone, internet, and data transmission.

Example

"Several regional telecoms merged to build a nationwide fiber-optic network."

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• Nearby Words

telco
telecast
telecenter
telecom
telecommunication
telecommunications
telecommute

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a clipped form of 'telecommunication', combining the Greek prefix 'tele-' (meaning 'far off') with the Latin-derived 'communication'.

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