telecom
UK: ˈtelɪkɒm | US: ˈtelɪkɑːm
n. Short for telecommunications; the technology and industry of transmitting information over long distances by electronic means.
telecom = tele<far> + com<communication>
- tele (from Greek tēle, meaning "far" or "distant")
- com (shortened form of communication, from Latin communicare, meaning "to share" or "to make common")
Etymology Origin:
The word telecom is a clipped compound of telecommunications, which itself combines Greek tele- (far) with Latin communication. The term emerged in the 20th century as a concise industry shorthand, reflecting the core function of transmitting information across distances. The morpheme tele- appears in many modern terms (e.g., telephone, television), while com preserves the essence of its root in communication.
The telecom sector has revolutionized global connectivity.
She works for a leading telecom company.
Advances in telecom technology enable instant video calls worldwide.
The government regulates telecom infrastructure to ensure fair access.
Investing in telecom stocks can be highly profitable.