Replicator

//ˈɹɛplɪkeɪtɚ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something capable of self-replication, like a gene or meme.

    "We, alone on earth, can rebel against the tyranny of the selfish replicators."

  2. 2
    A technological device that replicates physical objects.

    "Why, this planet was still centuries away from developing such necessities as personal replicators or portable nano-intelligences..."

Etymology

From replicate + -or.

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