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social media

/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmidiə/
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Social media is a collective term for websites and apps where people can interact with others in a virtual space.

Social media platforms are like digital parties where people all over the world are invited to share and join in. Sites like Facebook, X, and Instagram let us share bits of our day, chat with friends, and join groups that love the same quirky hobbies. These platforms started simply as ways to keep in touch but have grown into sprawling networks where folks share ideas, spark movements, and even change minds.

Definitions of social media
  1. noun
    websites and apps used to share or create online content such as messages, photographs, and videos
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