Definition

A place where people can buy food and drinks while using computers to access the Internet.

Example

I spent the afternoon at the cybercafe, enjoying a coffee and browsing the web.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that new cybercafe downtown?

Yeah, I went there last week! It's pretty cool.

I heard they have really fast internet and great coffee.

Definitely! It's a great place to work or hang out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cybercafe is formed from "cyber-" (from Greek "kybernetes", meaning steersman or governor) and "cafe" (from French "café", meaning coffee). The term refers to a place where people can access the internet while enjoying coffee, combining the concepts of digital navigation and a social space for refreshments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cyber' as relating to digital navigation and 'cafe' as a place to enjoy coffee — a cybercafe is a spot where you can steer through the internet while sipping your favorite drink.

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