android

[ an-droid ]
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noun
  1. an automaton in the form of a human being.

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Origin of android

1
From the New Latin word androīdēs, dating back to 1720–30. See andr-, -oid

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British Dictionary definitions for android (1 of 2)

android

/ (ˈændrɔɪd) /


noun
  1. (in science fiction) a robot resembling a human being

adjective
  1. resembling a human being

Origin of android

1
C18: from Late Greek androeidēs manlike; see andro-, -oid

British Dictionary definitions for Android (2 of 2)

Android

/ (ˈændrɔɪd) /


noun
  1. trademark a software package for smartphones, including many application programs

  2. a smartphone that uses this software

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