cybercop

English

Etymology

From cyber- +‎ cop.

Pronunciation

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Noun

cybercop (plural cybercops)

  1. (informal) A member of a cyberpolice force.
    • 2005, Pat Choate, Hot property: the stealing of ideas in an age of globalization:
      Second, the proposed legislation would make telephone and Internet companies assume the role of cybercops, in effect making them responsible for policing...
  2. (Internet, slang, derogatory) A user who attempts to enforce netiquette or other standards.

Synonyms

  • (user attempting to enforce standards): netcop
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