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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesjoueur
Pronunciation / Transliteration: jwaʁ
"Il est un joueur passionné de jeux vidéo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who plays video games or participates in gaming.
"As a dedicated gamer, she spends hours exploring virtual worlds." - 2
A person who plays games, especially in a competitive context.
"The tournament attracted hundreds of skilled gamers from around the globe."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'gamer' originated in the late 20th century, derived from the word 'game' combined with the suffix '-er', indicating a person who engages in gaming activities. It reflects the rise of video gaming culture and the emergence of gaming as a significant form of entertainment.
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joueur
Transliteration: jwaʁ
"Il est un joueur passionné de jeux vidéo."
Spieler
Transliteration: ˈʃpiːlɐ
"Er ist ein begeisterter Spieler von Videospielen."
giocatore
Transliteration: dʒo.kaˈto.re
"È un giocatore esperto di giochi online."
jugador
Transliteration: xuɣaˈðoɾ
"Es un jugador apasionado de videojuegos."
jogador
Transliteration: ʒoɡaˈdoʁ
"Ele é um jogador dedicado de jogos eletrônicos."
गेमर
Transliteration: geymar
"वह एक उत्साही गेमर है।"
玩家
Transliteration: wánjiā
"他是一个热衷于游戏的玩家。"
게이머
Transliteration: geimeo
"그는 열정적인 게이머입니다."
ゲーマー
Transliteration: gēmā
"彼は熱心なゲーマーです。"
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