Digerati
(noun)
A group of influential and knowledgeable people in the digital world, including entrepreneurs, technologists, and investors.
Origin:
Derived from the combination of the words 'digital' and 'literati', meaning 'learned people'. the term was coined in the 1990s to describe the early pioneers of the digital revolution.
Examples:
- The digerati of Silicon Valley are known for their innovative ideas and wealth.
- The annual technology conference attracts the digerati from around the world.
- The digerati are leading the way in the development of new technologies and the Internet.
- The digerati are often portrayed as the tastemakers of the digital world, setting trends and shaping the future.
- Many of the digerati are alumni of top universities and have worked at leading technology companies.