"Napster" meaning in English

See Napster in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: Napsters [plural]
Etymology: Named after Napster, a file-sharing system (not itself a website) that facilitated the copying of copyrighted MP3 audio files, itself named after a nickname of its creator Shawn Fanning, referring to his nappy-textured hair; hence nap + -ster. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nap|ster}} nap + -ster Head templates: {{en-noun}} Napster (plural Napsters)
  1. (Internet) Any website that facilitates free distribution of data. Wikipedia link: Napster Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet, Websites

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