meme
The origin and history of meme.
Etymology
Coined in 1976 by biologist Richard Dawkins, shortened from "mimeme" (built on Greek roots for "imitation") to echo the word "gene." The internet sense developed decades later.
The origin and history of meme.
Coined in 1976 by biologist Richard Dawkins, shortened from "mimeme" (built on Greek roots for "imitation") to echo the word "gene." The internet sense developed decades later.