meme

Meanings

• noun

  An idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture, often as imitation.

  - "The 'Harlem Shake' was a popular meme that involved dancing wildly to a specific song."
  - "The 'Distracted Boyfriend' meme is a viral image that has been used in countless humorous contexts."

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Pronunciation

1. /miːm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60104888"

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Synonyms

culturgen

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Variants

List of all variants of meme that leads to same result
meme , memes , memetic , meme stock , meme stocks , plus ca change , plus c'est la meme chose , quand meme , tout de meme

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

derived from the Greek word 'mimema' meaning 'to imitate'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first known use of the term 'meme' was in a 1976 paper by Richard Dawkins.

2. Memes can spread rapidly through social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit.

3. Some memes have even been used in academic research to study cultural trends and behavior.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Meme Theory: A philosophical concept that argues memes are the fundamental units of culture and evolution.

2. Internet Memes: Memes that are created and spread online, often in image or video form.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Memes have become a significant part of modern internet culture, often spreading quickly through social media platforms.

How to Memorize "meme"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a concept or behavior spreading from person to person like a chain reaction.
   - Visualize an idea or behavior that becomes popular and widely imitated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'meme' with the idea of something being widely imitated or copied.
   - Think of a popular idea or behavior that has spread quickly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym for 'M-E-M-E' to help remember the definition: 'M' for 'Mimic', 'E' for 'Emulate', 'M' for 'Memorize', 'E' for 'Entertainment'.

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