"computerland" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: computer + -land Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|computer|land}} computer + -land Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} computerland (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The world of computers and the people associated with them. Tags: informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-computerland-en-noun-g-rZUP9c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -land

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          "text": "Out in computerland, people are talking to each other about how to make a bomb.",
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