android

/ˈændrɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

“She is an Android user and has a Samsung Galaxy phone.”

2. noun

A robot that is designed to mimic human-like appearance and movements, especially one that is controlled by a computer.

“The company is developing an android to assist people with disabilities.”

Synonyms

  • golem
  • robot

Antonyms

  • biological
  • organism