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netizen

noun

ˈne-tə-zən

Definition of netizen

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 Hordes of netizens, including many of Derulo's own fans, have become convinced that the award-winning singer, songwriter, and dancer took a memorable spill down the Met Gala steps. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 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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After Josh, a surfer and swimmer, was pulled from the water, Rose started mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, per CBS LA.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Over the next few months, Gossard slowly found his way back to music and made a few demos that landed in the hands of a surfer from San Diego via Chicago, who got them from ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Jack Irons.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026

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