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/
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
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The internet is full of funny memes.
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She created a viral meme that spread across social media.
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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
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The concept of a 'cultural meme' was introduced by Richard Dawkins.
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Fashion trends can be seen as a type of social meme.
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