e-zine
UK[ˈiː ziːn]US[ˈiː ziːn]
n
A magazine published in electronic form, especially on the internet.
Morpheme Breakdown
e
zine
e
electronic
zine
magazine
Etymology
The term "e-zine" is a modern portmanteau, a blend of the late 20th-century abbreviation 'e-' for "electronic" and the clipped form 'zine.' The word 'zine' itself originated as a shortening of 'magazine,' which entered English from French 'magasin' (meaning "storehouse"), via Italian 'magazzino,' and ultimately from Arabic 'makhāzin,' the plural of 'makhzan' (storehouse). The logic of "e-zine" is transparently analogical, applying the digital-age prefix 'e-' to the already informal 'zine' to specify a periodical publication distributed via digital networks rather than in print, thus creating a storehouse of content in a new electronic medium.
Analysis
Structure: e (electronic) + zine (magazine)
- e: A modern English abbreviation for "electronic," functioning as a combining form.
- zine: An English abbreviation for "magazine," derived from the final syllable of the word, functioning as a noun.
Examples
She writes articles for a popular fashion e-zine.
Many independent writers started their careers by launching their own e-zines.
The transition from print magazines to e-zines has changed the publishing industry.