ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Digilante

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌdɪdʒiːˈlænti/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Digilante is a noun meaning A person who engages in vigilantism on or through the Internet.

Meaning

A person who engages in vigilantism on or through the Internet.

Example Sentences

Other computer wizards have become cult figures after rushing to defend their idea of Internet purity, for example, when several hacker "digitantes" sabotaged Cyber Promotions, Inc., one of the most hated e-mail advertisers, or "spammers."

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cybervigilante, cybervigilantism, e-activist, cybergangster, cyberjihadist, cyberhero.

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