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From the derogatory sense of woke (“politically correct”) + mind virus. Popularized, and perhaps coined, by American businessman Elon Musk on Twitter in 2021.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
woke mind virus
woke mind vi·rusToday it means: Leftist, progressive, or social justice-supporting movements that are perceived by opponents to be fanatical or corrupting society. Full definition →