digital divide
noun/ˌdɪdʒɪtl dɪˈvaɪd/
/ˌdɪdʒɪtl dɪˈvaɪd/
[singular]- the very large difference in opportunity between people who can easily access computers and the internet and people who cannot
- People assume that the digital divide is over, but it is very persistent.
- The world's wealthiest nations promised to support government efforts to bridge the digital divide.
- digital divide between A and B The priority should be to close the digital divide between those with access and those without.
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