android

[ an-droid ]

/ ˈæn drɔɪd /

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noun

an automaton in the form of a human being.

Nearby words

androgyne, androgynism, androgynophore, androgynous, androgyny, android, android pelvis, andrology, andromache, andromaque, andromeda

Origin of android

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

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When it came to Android, however, it was ad-supported but free.
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Check out this Android app designed by Code4HK for the coordination of Occupy Central!
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The uber-entrepreneur—and recent Mrs. Kanye West—released a new app for iOS and Android users this week.
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The cup then connects through low energy Bluetooth technology to an accompanying iPhone or Android app.
Vessyl: A Smart Cup That Counts Liquid Calories|DailyBurn|June 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In Chobits, hapless waiter Hideki ends up purchasing a “persocom,” an android called Chi, and slowly falls in love with her.
Hollywood Sci-Fi Films Are Ripping Off Anime|David Levesley|April 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To tell such a man what the Creche is would be to tie a rope around the neck of every android alive.
Turning Point|Alfred Coppel
The android—who looked like Jerry, though I couldn't be sure—dropped his kicking, clawing burden at my feet.
Robots of the World! Arise!|Mari Wolf
But the Alice android failed, and you set out on a course to uncover us.
The Memory of Mars|Raymond F. Jones
His android was his, and was never dissatisfied; and so, neither was he.
Ripeness is All|Jesse Roarke
"The eleventh android," he said tersely, and strode out of the laboratory.
Ten From Infinity|Paul W. Fairman

British Dictionary definitions for android (1 of 2)

android

/ (ˈændrɔɪd) /

noun

(in science fiction) a robot resembling a human being

adjective

resembling a human being

Word Origin for android

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

British Dictionary definitions for android (2 of 2)

Android

/ (ˈændrɔɪd) /

noun

trademark a software package for smartphones, including many application programs

a smartphone that uses this software

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android

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British Dictionary definitions for android (1 of 2)

android

noun

adjective

Word Origin for android

British Dictionary definitions for android (2 of 2)

Android

noun

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android

adj.