"dot-commer" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dɒtˈkɒmə/ [UK] Forms: dot-commers [plural]
Etymology: From dot-com + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dot-com|er|id2=occupation}} dot-com + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} dot-commer (plural dot-commers)
  1. (computing) Someone who works (or worked) for a dotcom company. Categories (topical): Computing, Internet Synonyms: dotcomer, dotcommer

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