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cypherpunk

Syllabification: (cy·pher·punk)
Pronunciation: /ˈsīfərˌpəNGk/
Definition of cypherpunk

noun

  • a person who uses encryption when accessing a computer network in order to ensure privacy, especially from government authorities.

Origin:

1990s: on the pattern of cyberpunk

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