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digerati

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌdɪdʒəˈrɑːti/

KK: /dɪdʒəˈrɑːti/

noun
Definition

People who are very skilled and knowledgeable about computers and technology.


Example

The digerati are often at the forefront of technological innovation.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you met any real digerati lately?
Sloth B
Not recently, but I love hearing their insights on technology.
Sloth A
I find it fascinating how digerati can predict trends before they happen.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Their knowledge is often ahead of the curve.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
techies
geeks
nerds
Antonyms
luddites
novices
dilettantes
Root Explanation

Digerati is derived from 'digital' (from Latin 'digitus', meaning finger or digit) and the suffix '-ati', which is used to denote a group of people. The term refers to people who are skilled in or knowledgeable about digital technology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'digit' as relating to fingers or numbers, and remember that 'digerati' refers to people who are adept with digital technology.

Visually Confused Words
geratic
digmeat
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