Net generation

[/net ˈdʒɛnəreɪʃən/]
nounpl: Net generations
Geração Digital
1. A cohort of people born between 1980 and 1994 who grew up with the internet and digital technology as a fundamental part of their lives
The Net generation is known for their comfort with technology and online communication.
A Geração Digital é conhecida pelo seu conforto com tecnologia e comunicação online.
2. The demographic group that came of age during the rapid growth and popularization of the internet
Members of the Net generation were among the first to use email and instant messaging as primary communication tools.
Os membros da Geração Digital foram entre os primeiros a usar e-mail e mensagens instantâneas como ferramentas de comunicação primária.
The term 'Net generation' originated in North America and was popularized by Canadian author Don Tapscott. It represents a pivotal demographic transition where technology integration became fundamental to identity formation. In Brazil and Portugal, this generation is often discussed in contexts of technological advancement, education, and social media influence. The concept has become less commonly used in recent years, with 'Millennials' and 'Generation Y' becoming more prevalent terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Generation YMillennialsDigital generationInternet generation
Antonyms / Antônimos
Baby BoomersGeneration XSilent Generation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Geração Digital
Most common translation used in Brazilian media and academia
Brazil
Geração Internet
Alternative term also used in Brazil, emphasizing internet connectivity
Portugal
Geração Digital
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used to describe the same demographic cohort
USA
Net generation
Term coined by Don Tapscott in 1998; primarily used in North American context

Related Words

Generation ZDigital nativesTech-savvyMillennial cultureInternet culture

Related Idioms & Phrases

digital divide (relating to disparities within the Net generation)
growing up online
internet-native
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