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Word of the Day – Cybrarian

By August 30, 2025Word of the Day

Cybrarian (noun)

sai-bre-ree-an

A person who is practised at finding information on the Internet on behalf of others, or who compiles or administers a library of reference material online.

A blend of cyber- and librarian, first useage recorded 1991.

Example sentences

“I like to think of myself as an amateur cybrarian, finding information and gossip online for my friends.”

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