BusinessAugust 15, 2026

digerati

did-juh-RAH-tee

Definition

A social elite consisting of intellectuals, technology experts, and visionaries who are highly proficient in and influential regarding digital technology.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of 'digital' and 'literati,' coined in the early 1990s to describe the burgeoning class of tech-savvy individuals shaping the early internet era.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the A-list group of tech entrepreneurs and plutocrats gathering in Wyoming, highlighting their significant influence in shaping the future of digital finance.

A ‘Digital Davos’ Meets the United Nations

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The Sunday Guardian

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