An informal gathering or meeting, especially one organized through digital platforms. A casual assembly of people with shared interests or goals.
Compound word from 'meet' (Old English mētan) and 'up' (Old English upp), popularized by the website Meetup.com in the early 2000s. The combination suggests coming together or assembling.
Meetup exemplifies how the internet age creates new words by combining familiar elements in novel ways. It transforms the simple act of meeting into something more organized yet casual than traditional events, perfectly capturing digital-age social interaction.
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