"hackerspace" meaning in English

See hackerspace in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: hackerspaces [plural]
Etymology: From hacker + space. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hacker|space}} hacker + space Head templates: {{en-noun}} hackerspace (plural hackerspaces)
  1. A community-operated workspace where people with common interests, often in computers, machining, science, and digital or electronic art, can meet to socialize and collaborate on projects. Wikipedia link: hackerspace Synonyms: hacklab, hackspace Hyponyms: makerspace
    Sense id: en-hackerspace-en-noun-erqlaBSa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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