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metaverse

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtəvəːs/
Definition of metaverse

noun

Computing
  • a virtual-reality space in which users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users.

Origin:

1990s: blend of meta- (sense 3) + and universe

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Definition of metaverse in the US English dictionary
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