"computernik" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: computerniks [plural]
Etymology: computer + -nik Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|computer|nik}} computer + -nik Head templates: {{en-noun}} computernik (plural computerniks)
  1. (informal, dated) A computer enthusiast. Tags: dated, informal Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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