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influencer

|in/flu/en/cer|

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/ˈɪnfluənsər/

🇬🇧

/ˈɪnfluənsə/

(influence)

effect or impact

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'influencer' originates from the Latin word 'influere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'fluere' meant 'to flow.'

Historical Evolution

'influere' transformed into the French word 'influence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'influence' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to flow into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an effect on someone or something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who has the power to affect the purchasing decisions of others because of their authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience.

Many brands collaborate with influencers to reach a wider audience.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45