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q_sharon
12/18/08, 07:36 AM
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denizen -den·i·zen

Pronunciation: \ˈde-nə-zən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English denizeine, from Anglo-French denisein, denzein inhabitant, inner part, inner, from denz within, from Late Latin deintus, from Latin de- + intus within — more at ent-

Date: 15th century
1: inhabitant <denizens of the forest>
2: a person admitted to residence in a foreign country ; especially : an alien admitted to rights of citizenship
3: one that frequents a place <nightclub denizens>

Source: Wikipedia Dictionary online

I am an EC denizen. :flashy:

Maria_maria
12/19/08, 08:59 AM
I really like this word. It has a nice modern snappy feel to it!

Arthur: Have you seen my new blog?
Carmela: Yeah, I sure have. You're truly amazing, Arthur. Where do you find the time to participate actively in internet forums, maintain a blog, and do business all at once?
Arthur: What can I say? I'm an internet denizen