Splinternet

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A fragmented internet, or one of its separate parts. countable, uncountable

    "Wise words from one of advertising's elder statesmen, who has seen the industry evolve from TV, radio, and print to today's splinternet."

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"Wise words from one of advertising's elder statesmen, who has seen the industry evolve from TV, radio, and print to today's splinternet."

Etymology

Blend of splinter + internet.

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