"cyberism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: cyber- + -ism Etymology templates: {{confix|en|cyber|ism}} cyber- + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cyberism (uncountable)
  1. (rare) A belief system focusing on the social benefits of information technology. Tags: rare, uncountable Related terms: computerism

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