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Definition of wiki

wiki

/ˈwɪk.i/
wi · ki
Plural:wikis
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wiki Lexical Profile

wiki Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A collaborative website or online database that allows any user to add, modify, or delete content directly from a web browser.

Example

"The software engineering team set up an internal wiki to document project guidelines and troubleshooting procedures."

2

The server software or content management system used to create and run such a collaborative website.

Example

"Installing a lightweight wiki on the company server made it easy for employees to share technical notes."

• Rhymes for wiki

• Nearby Words

wigless
wigmaker
wigwam
wiki
wilco
wild
wild bergamot

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1995 by American computer programmer Ward Cunningham for the WikiWikiWeb, from the Hawaiian word 'wiki' (or reduplicated 'wikiwiki'), meaning 'quick' or 'fast'.

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