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Social Media

Definition

Social media refers to websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or participate in social networking. It includes platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc.

Analogy

Think of social media as a giant party where everyone's invited. You can chat with friends (direct messages), share your thoughts (posts), show off your photos (Instagram), and even argue about politics (Twitter).

Related terms

Social Networking: The use of dedicated websites and applications to interact with other users, or to find people with similar interests to oneself.

Digital Marketing: The marketing of products or services using digital technologies on the Internet, through mobile phone Apps, display advertising etc.

Cyberbullying: A form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. It has become increasingly common among teenagers with the rise of social media.