Videogamer: meaning, definitions and examples

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videogamer

[ ˈvɪdɪəʊˌɡeɪmə ]

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entertainment

A person who plays video games, often as a hobby or profession.

Synonyms

gamer, gaming enthusiast, player

Examples of usage

My brother is a dedicated videogamer who spends hours playing online.
Many videogamers participate in gaming tournaments to showcase their skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "videogamer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jogador de videogame

🇮🇳 वीडियो गेमर

🇩🇪 Videospieler

🇮🇩 pemain video game

🇺🇦 гравець у відеоігри

🇵🇱 gracz w gry wideo

🇯🇵 ビデオゲーマー

🇫🇷 joueur de jeux vidéo

🇪🇸 jugador de videojuegos

🇹🇷 video oyunu oyuncusu

🇰🇷 비디오 게이머

🇸🇦 لاعب ألعاب الفيديو

🇨🇿 hráč videoher

🇸🇰 hráč videohier

🇨🇳 电子游戏玩家

🇸🇮 igralec video iger

🇮🇸 tölvuleikjamaður

🇰🇿 видеойыншы

🇬🇪 ვიდეო თამაშების მოთამაშე

🇦🇿 video oyunçusu

🇲🇽 jugador de videojuegos

Word origin

The term 'videogamer' emerged in the 1980s with the rise of home video game consoles. It became increasingly popular as video games evolved into a major form of entertainment. The word combines 'video' from 'video game' and 'gamer' to refer to individuals who engage in playing electronic games.