maker culture
/ˈmeɪkər ˈkʌltʃər/ · mak·er kul·ture
noun
- A subculture that values creativity, self-sufficiency, and hands-on production, often involving technology and innovative methods. The maker culture movement has inspired a new generation of inventors and entrepreneurs.
- A community of people who share knowledge, resources, and expertise to create and produce things, often through online platforms and local meetups. The maker culture community has organized numerous hackathons and workshops to promote innovation and collaboration.
Synonyms
DIY culturecraft culturehacker culturemaker movementinnovation culturecreativity cultureself-sufficiency culturehands-on culture
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'maker culture' was popularized by Dale Dougherty, the founder of Make: magazine, which has become a leading publication for the maker movement.