blogosphere

From blog +‎ -o- +‎ -sphere, possibly under the influence of biosphere, atmosphere, etc.

• enPR: blŏgʹ-ō-sfîr', IPA^(key): /ˈblɒɡ.əʊ.ˌsfɪɚ/

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• Rhymes: -ɒɡəʊsfɪɚ

blogosphere (plural blogospheres)

1. (Internet) The totality of blogs, especially the unique jargons, cultures and shared interests created by their interconnection. [1999]
   • 2004 Air America Radio

     Regular guest and blogger, Kos of DailyKos.com, provides Sam and Janeane the latest information from the blogosphere.

   • 2005 February 11, Lawrence Kudlow, National Review Online:

     The blogosphere is relentless: It rightfully hammered Eason Jordan and CNN from day one and refuses to stop.

   • 2006 October 8, Lee Smolin (interviewee), Steve Paulson (interviewer), To the Best of Our Knowledge, “Future Physics”, Wisconsin Public Radio, program 06-10-08-A, segment 1

     there's some talk, as you said, on the blogosphere, that this book is controversial, but I think more properly it's a contribution...

   Synonyms: blogdom, blogoverse

• vlogosphere
• manosphere
• Twittersphere