netizen

noun

ˈne-tə-zən How to pronounce netizen (audio)
Definition of netizennext
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 Meanwhile, some netizens are advising to bet against SpaceX to make a buck. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 June 2026 With prices ranging from 3 renminbi to 38 renminbi, some Chinese netizens cheered the brand on for being down-to-earth. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 May 2026 Chinese netizens went after it with affection rather than mockery. — Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Internet netizens weren’t the only ones happy to see Podziemski break the 30-point barrier. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for netizen
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surfer
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  • Like Johnson, Estevan is also a surfer and had the chance to spend some time in Santa Barbara riding the waves with the musician and fellow pal Donavon Frankenreiter as well as pro surfer Rob Machado.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 July 2026
  • Her dad, a paralegal and surfer, still enjoys the occasional beer.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of surfer

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