'internet-illiterate' originates from the combination of 'internet' and 'illiterate', where 'internet' refers to the global network of computers and 'illiterate' means unable to read or write.

'internet-illiterate' is a modern term that combines the concept of the internet with the traditional notion of illiteracy, reflecting the growing importance of digital skills.

Initially, 'illiterate' meant unable to read or write, but in this context, it evolved to mean lacking digital skills.