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noun
The study of memes and their social and cultural effects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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noun
The study of information or other entity that self-propagates through a medium, often via a form of sensory input, in a manner comparable to a virus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction
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History
Blend of meme + genetics.
Across languages
13 source translations are retained for this English entry.
