Etymology

From computer +‎ -nikCategory:English terms suffixed with -nik#COMPUTERNIK.

Noun

computernik (plural computerniks)Category:English lemmas#COMPUTERNIKCategory:English nouns#COMPUTERNIKCategory:English countable nouns#COMPUTERNIKCategory:English entries with incorrect language header#COMPUTERNIKCategory:Pages with entries#COMPUTERNIKCategory:Pages with 1 entry#COMPUTERNIK

1. (informalCategory:English informal terms#COMPUTERNIK, datedCategory:English dated terms#COMPUTERNIK) A computer enthusiast.
   • 1964, Kurt Enslein, Data Acquisition and Processing in Biology and Medicine, page 62:

     The work done thus far has shown that the achievement of significant results is made possible only by a concerted exploration program during which the computernik must become well acquainted with departmental functions and problems.

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   • 1980 November 3, Computerworld, volume 14, number 45, page 9:

     Before looking specifically at the microcomputer, let us consider the role of computers and computerniks in general in the increasing isolation of humans. The first point to note is that people who work with computers generally prefer computers to people.

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