forumite en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English forum Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English forumite From forum + -ite.
Meanings
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(Internet) One who frequents an Internet forum.
In such a competitive environment, attracting forumites (contributors) and maintaining their numbers are essential for the existence and survival of a forum.
2008, Manouchehr Moshtagh Khorasani, The Development of Controversies, page 34:In 2002, the 138 registered members were from a variety of geographical locations, age groups, and backgrounds. There were forumites from the USA, Canada, the UK, Italy, Turkey, Austria, Germany, and Australia. The ages ranged from late teens and college students to pensioners in their sixties.
2005, Marijke de Valck, Malte Hagener, Cinephilia: Movies, Love and Memory, page 115:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| forumites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |