Digerati: meaning, definitions and examples

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digerati

 

[ หŒdษชdส’ษ™หˆrษ‘หti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

digital culture

The term 'digerati' refers to people who are knowledgeable about digital technology, particularly in the realms of computing, the Internet, and online culture. It is often used to describe those who are prominent within the digital age, contributing significantly to the evolution of technology and new media. Digerati are typically individuals who are adept at navigating and utilizing digital platforms and tools.

Synonyms

cybernaut, digital native, tech-savvy.

Examples of usage

  • The digerati are shaping the landscape of modern marketing.
  • Many digerati gather at conferences to discuss innovations in technology.
  • As a digerati, she often shares insights on social media.

Translations

Translations of the word "digerati" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น digerati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคœเฅ‡เคฐเคพเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Digerati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digerati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะถะตั€ะฐั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ digerati

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ธใƒฉใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท digerati

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ digerati

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท digerati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””์ œ๋ผํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠุฌูŠุฑุงุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ digerati

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ digerati

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฐๅญ—ๅŒ–็ฒพ่‹ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ digerati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ digerati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ digerati

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒฏแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ digerati

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ digerati

Etymology

The term 'digerati' is a blend of the words 'digital' and 'literati,' implying a group of individuals who possess expertise and proficiency in the digital world. This portmanteau emerged in the late 1990s, coinciding with the accelerated growth of the Internet and personal computing. The suffix '-ati' is commonly used in other contexts to designate a collective of individuals, similar to 'literati' for literary enthusiasts. The rise of the digerati reflects a cultural shift where technology became a central aspect of daily life, influencing communication, commerce, and creativity. Over time, the digerati have been influential in shaping online communities, digital media, and new technological developments, often becoming leaders in various tech-driven industries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,935, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.