Meme
Meme
Meme (/mi:m/; from the Greek mimēma, meaning "imitated") is a term coined by British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book The Selfish Gene. In the context of the internet and social media, a meme is a concept, catchphrase, or piece of media that spreads, often as mimicry or for humorous purposes, from person to person within a culture.
Etymology
The term "meme" was first introduced by Richard Dawkins in his book The Selfish Gene. It is derived from the Greek word mimēma, meaning "something imitated". Dawkins used the term to explain the way cultural information spreads.
Pronunciation
The word "meme" is pronounced as /mi:m/.
Related Terms
- Internet Meme: An activity, concept, catchphrase or piece of media which spreads, often as mimicry or for humorous purposes, from person to person via the Internet.
- Cultural Transmission: The way a group of people or animals within a society or culture tend to learn and pass on information.
- Viral Phenomenon: A phenomenon that quickly becomes extremely popular on the Internet through social sharing, typically through video sharing websites, social media and email.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Meme
- Wikipedia's article - Meme
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