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  4. 메타버스

메타버스

meta-beoseuLoanword from English 메타버스
metaverse

메타버스에서 친구들과 가상 콘서트를 즐겼다.

I enjoyed a virtual concert with friends in the metaverse.


Technology
technical

A virtual reality space where users can interact, socialize, and engage in various activities through digital avatars, often integrating elements of augmented reality and virtual reality.

메타버스는 가상 현실과 증강 현실을 결합한 디지털 세계다.

The metaverse is a digital world that combines virtual reality and augmented reality.

이 회사는 메타버스 플랫폼을 개발하여 사용자 경험을 혁신하고 있다.

This company is developing a metaverse platform to innovate user experiences.

The term 'metaverse' originated from science fiction and has evolved into a real-world concept driven by advancements in VR, AR, and blockchain technology.

Collocations

메타버스 플랫폼metaverse platform메타버스 경제metaverse economy메타버스 아바타metaverse avatar

Synonyms

가상 세계디지털 우주초월적 공간

Antonyms

현실 세계물리적 공간

Related Phrases

메타버스 경제phrase
the economic system within the metaverse
메타버스 아바타phrase
a digital representation of a user in the metaverse

Pro Tip

Usage in Tech Contexts

In Korean, '메타버스' is often used in discussions about virtual reality, gaming, and digital economies.

Gold Rule

Loanword Adaptation

While '메타버스' is a loanword, it is fully integrated into Korean tech and internet culture.

Word Origin

Derived from the English term 'metaverse,' combining 'meta' (beyond) and 'universe,' popularized by Neal Stephenson's 1992 science fiction novel 'Snow Crash.'

Usage Notes

While '메타버스' is a loanword from English, it is widely used in Korean to describe immersive digital environments. The concept is closely tied to advancements in virtual reality and blockchain technology.

Word Breakdown

메타
beyond
prefix
+
버스
universe
root
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