Internet linguistics is a relatively new field of study that explores the language and communication used on the internet. As such, there are several synonyms for this term that can be used interchangeably. For example, "digital linguistics" refers to the study of language in digital contexts, while "web linguistics" focuses specifically on language used on the world wide web. "Online linguistics" is another term that can be used to describe the study of language used in online spaces and communities. Finally, "cyber linguistics" is a synonym for internet linguistics that emphasizes the technological and digital aspects of language use on the internet.