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Added 9 October 2026

robot

/ˈɹəʊ.bɒt/ noun

In Latin: robotum Wiktionary

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A system of serfdom used in Central Europe, under which a tenant's rent was paid in forced labour. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

noun

An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal.
A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed.
We have a robot in the house that does the vacuuming.
A bot, software designed to perform a task.

verb

To perform or move in the robot dance style.

noun

A habitual poster on the /r9k/ board on 4chan; a member of the /r9k/ community.

Origin

From German Robot, from a West Slavic language, ultimately related to Etymology 2, below.

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