Website

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English

Etymology

1990s on, as a variant of website.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

Website (plural Websites)

  1. (dated, rare) Alternative letter-case form of website.
    • 1999 June, “Unesco steps up fight against Internet paedophiles”, in BBC News:
      A "watchtower" Website, keeping track of paedophile groups around the world, is expected to be up and running next year. The campaign will also liaise with law enforcement agencies around the world and share information on suspected Internet paedophiles.

German

Etymology

Borrowed from English website.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (most common) /ˈvɛpsaɪ̯t/, (approximating the English pronunciation) , ,
  • Hyphenation: Web‧site

Noun

Website f (genitive Website, plural Websites)

  1. website
    Synonyms: Webpräsenz, (colloquial) Webseite

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