Wikimedia

/ˌwɪkiˈmidiə/ noun

Definition

a nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and other wiki projects

Etymology

Compound of 'wiki' (Hawaiian for 'quick') and 'media'

Kelly Says

Wikimedia combines 'wiki' (Hawaiian for 'quick') with 'media' to represent rapid, collaborative content creation. It's amazing that a Hawaiian word for speed became the foundation for the world's largest encyclopedia!

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