TechnologySeptember 7, 2026

moneyless

MUN-ee-less

Definition

Not requiring or involving the use of money as a medium of exchange.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'moneie' (money), stemming from the Latin 'moneta,' combined with the Old English suffix '-leas' meaning 'lacking' or 'without.'

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a hypothetical, post-scarcity society envisioned in Star Trek, contrasting this futuristic ideal with the financial struggles currently facing traditional media.

Media's future tense in AI-driven world

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The Manila Times

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