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Bellhead

Bellhead noun: a supporter of traditional centralized telecommunications networks, contrasted with nethead (a supporter of the Internet and its flexibility and technical underpinnings).

Noun

Bellhead (plural Bellheads)

  1. (slang) A supporter of traditional centralized telecommunications networks, contrasted with nethead (a supporter of the Internet and its flexibility and technical underpinnings).
    • But Bellhead analysts failed to recognize the tremendous value of these assets. Consequently, they were dumped into MediaOne when it split from US West.2001, Cable vision, volume 25
    • Prior to the onset of technological innovations and new pro-competitive regulatory policies, Bellheads enjoyed the ability to manage change and to plan for the future at a leisurely pace.2010, Rob Frieden, Winning the Silicon Sweepstakes

Forms of Bellhead

pluralBellheads

Origin of Bellhead

From Bell + -head, after the Bell telephone company.

Questions about Bellhead

What does Bellhead mean?
Bellhead means a supporter of traditional centralized telecommunications networks, contrasted with nethead (a supporter of the Internet and its flexibility and technical underpinnings).
What part of speech is Bellhead?
Bellhead is a noun.
What is the plural of Bellhead?
The plural of Bellhead is Bellheads.

Words near Bellhead in the dictionary

  1. bellgirl
  2. bellgirls
  3. bellhanger
  4. bellhangers
  5. bellhanging
  6. Bellhead
  7. Bellheads
  8. bellhop
  9. bellhopped
  10. bellhopper
  11. bellhoppers

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