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noun
A Web-based system whereby users can exchange and purchase services and information, and share knowledge and experience, in order to save time and money.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, countable, uncountable
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History
Originated in China in 2005. Blend of wisdom + key, originally the name of a website.
Across languages
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