Meme: meaning, definitions and examples
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meme
[ miหm ]
internet culture
A meme is a humorous or satirical piece of media, often in the form of an image or video, that is spread rapidly through social media and online platforms. Memes often consist of a combination of images, captions, and ideas that resonate with a particular audience, creating a shared understanding or in-joke.
Synonyms
fad, joke, trend, viral content.
Examples of usage
- The latest meme about cats went viral.
- She created a meme that perfectly captured the feeling of Monday blues.
- He shared a meme that made everyone laugh out loud.
- They often use memes to express their opinions on social issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "meme" in other languages:
๐ต๐น meme
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Meme
๐ฎ๐ฉ meme
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตะผ
๐ต๐ฑ meme
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใ
๐ซ๐ท mรจme
๐ช๐ธ meme
๐น๐ท meme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ meme
๐ธ๐ฐ meme
๐จ๐ณ ่กจๆ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ meme
๐ฎ๐ธ meme
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ meme
๐ฒ๐ฝ meme
Etymology
The term 'meme' was coined by British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book 'The Selfish Gene'. He derived the word from the Greek 'mimeme', meaning 'that which is imitated'. Dawkins introduced the concept of cultural transmission through memes, suggesting that ideas, behaviors, and styles spread within a culture much like genes do in biology. The rise of the internet has significantly transformed the concept of memes, leading to their contemporary understanding as humorous images, videos, and text that are shared widely online. As people began to use the internet more frequently, particularly on platforms like Reddit, Tumblr, and later Instagram and Twitter, memes evolved into a form of social commentary and a means of communication, encapsulating various cultural phenomena, sentiments, and humor in a bite-sized format.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,585, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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