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cybercafé

|cy/ber/ca/fé|

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/ˈsaɪbərˌkæfeɪ/

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/ˈsaɪbəˌkæfeɪ/

internet café

Etymology
Etymology Information

'cybercafé' originates from the combination of 'cyber,' relating to computers or the internet, and 'café,' a place where people can buy drinks and light meals.

Historical Evolution

'cybercafé' was coined in the 1990s as the internet became more accessible to the public, combining the concept of a traditional café with internet services.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to any café offering internet access, but now it often implies a place with a focus on internet services.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a café that provides internet access to customers, usually for a fee.

I spent the afternoon working at a cybercafé.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/14 09:14