Videogamer: meaning, definitions and examples
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videogamer
[ ˈvɪdɪəʊˌɡeɪmə ]
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
Etymology
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.
See also: videoblog, videocamera, videography, videotape.