nentist
Nentist is a term used in science fiction and speculative worldbuilding to denote a practitioner who studies or designs “nent,” a fictional or hypothetical type of networked phenomenon. The exact scope of what a nentist does varies by setting, but the role generally centers on understanding how complex networks operate, adapt, and influence real or imagined systems.
Etymology and concept: The word combines net or network with the suffix -ist, signaling a professional or
In fiction and lore: Nentists may model information flow in digital ecosystems, design protocols for resilient
Real-world usage: Outside of fictional contexts, nentist is not an established or widely used term within academia
See also: worldbuilding, science fiction terminology, fictional professions, network theory, distributed systems.