zine \zine\, 'zine \'zine\(z[=e]n), n. [shortened from magazine.] A publication similar to a magazine[4] but in electronic rather than printed form, maintained as data files on a computer and accessible via the {world wide web}; sometimes called {e-zine} ("e" standing for electronic, as in e-mail. [PJC]
electronic magazine e-zine <messaging, publication, World-Wide Web> (e-zine) A regular publication on some particular topic distributed in digital form, chiefly now via the {World-Wide Web} but also by {electronic mail} or {floppy disk}. E-zines are often distributed for free by enthusiasts. (1996-08-04)