as in surfer
an active participant in the online community of the Internet the dismaying rudeness that so many netizens exhibit while online

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Recent Examples of netizen The post didn’t mention Megan, but given Lanez’s conviction in the 2020 shooting case of the Houston rapper, netizens immediately began connecting dots. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025 In another example, also reported by Newsweek, a post showing a photo of several bags occupying multiple seats at an airport gate sparked fury among netizens. Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 When Netflix posted this clip on its official Facebook page, thousands of netizens—many of whom weren’t even previously aware of this K-drama—commented on its emotional impact. Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 The second trailer dropped on Netflix on Tuesday, generating buzz among netizens. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for netizen

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“Netizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netizen. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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