cellule

/sə.yəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small unit of a living organism, especially a single cell in an animal or plant.

“The biologist studied the cellule structure under a microscope.”

2. noun

A basic unit of society, especially in a communist country.

“The community was organized into small cellules to promote unity and cooperation.”

Synonyms

  • element
  • unit

Antonyms

  • organism
  • organization