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Meetup
/ˈmiːtʌp/noun / verb
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A meetup is an informal gathering of people, typically organized online for shared interests, social interaction, or professional networking. In today's digital world, it often involves platforms like apps or websites that facilitate connections, evolving from simple meet-and-greets to powerful tools for building communities and sparking real-world collaborations.
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Meetup.com was inspired by the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, when founder Scott Heiferman wanted to foster community connections; today, the platform hosts over 2 million groups and sees more than 40 million annual RSVPs, proving its role in global social movements like the Women's March and climate activism.
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