English Explanatory Dictionary

Usenet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A world-wide distributed discussion system consisting of newsgroups that are classified hierarchically by subject.
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  1. Alternative letter-case form of Usenet.

Pronunciation

/ˈjuːz.nɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Usenet.wav

Word forms

Usenet the Usenet

Etymology

From USENIX, a group of computer programmers using the operating system Unix, from users of Unix. See net (“network”).

Derived words

Usegroup Uselessnet Usenetard Usenet Death Penalty UDP Usenetdom Usenetese Usenetian Usenetiquette Usenetism Usenetite Usenetizen Usenetspeak Usenetter Useneter Usenetty Usenetverse
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