Meaning of the word meme in English

What does meme mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

meme

US /miːm/
UK /miːm/
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Noun

1.

an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by Internet users, often with slight variations

Example:
The internet is full of funny memes.
She created a viral meme that spread across social media.
2.

an element of a culture or system of behavior that may be considered to be passed from one individual to another by non-genetic means, especially imitation

Example:
The concept of a 'cultural meme' was introduced by Richard Dawkins.
Fashion trends can be seen as a type of social meme.