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China Terminology ›› 2023, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (1): 27-35.doi: 10.12339/j.issn.1673-8578.2023.01.004

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Definition and Related Thoughts of Term “Metaverse”

GONG Caichun1(), DU Zhenlei2(), ZHOU Hua3, CHEN Guoxian4   

  • Received:2022-10-28 Revised:2022-11-08 Online:2023-01-05 Published:2023-01-03

Abstract:

In the recent years, a global upsurge of investment and entrepreneurship in metaverse has emerged. Metaverse has also become a hot spot in academic field. The vague definition of metaverse brings obstacles to academic exchanges. This paper introduces the definition of the term metaverse, interprets the definition in detail, analyzes the main differences of the definitions, and gives relevant thoughts.

Key words: metaverse, terminology, virtual world, digital twin, digital native

CLC Number:  (术语学)