Newsgroup
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnuzˌɡɹup/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Newsgroup is a noun meaning A repository on a computer network where people can post messages, usually about a single subject.
Meaning
A repository on a computer network where people can post messages, usually about a single subject.
Example Sentences
Some of the users are 'old timers'; they have been around in the newsgroup for several years[…]
“Most of it’s garbage and we’re not even bothering to translate it. There’s also a substantial amount of material downloaded from the alt.anarchy and alt.chaos.communist Internet newsgroups. Interesting reading but not exactly pertinent,” Brognola said.
Word Forms
- newsgroups
Synonyms for newsgroup
Depending on context, synonyms include froup, newsfroup, Usegroup.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include text, forum, moderated, newsgroups, news, netnews.
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