English Explanatory Dictionary

spinternet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The Internet (and digital technologies) as used to influence public opinion while giving an impression of grassroots mobilisation.

Word forms

spinternet

Etymology

Blend of spin + Internet. The word was presumably coined by Evgeny Morozov in 2009.

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