netizen
[ net-uh-zuh n, ‐suh n ]
/ ˈnɛt ə zən, ‐sən /
noun
(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.
Origin of netizen
1980–85;
(Inter)net +
(cit)izen
historical usage of netizen
See
Internet.
Words nearby netizen
Example sentences from the Web for netizen
In becoming the Netizen, he or she will participate in social interactions fundamentally new in nature.
The Civilization of Illiteracy |Mihai Nadin
British Dictionary definitions for netizen
netizen
/ (ˈnɛtɪzən) /
noun
informal
a person who regularly uses the internet
Word Origin for netizen
C20: from (
inter)
net + (
cit)
izen