Eradicator: meaning, definitions and examples

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eradicator

 

[ ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pest control

A person or thing that eradicates or exterminates something completely, especially pests or diseases.

Synonyms

destroyer, eliminator, exterminator

Examples of usage

  • The eradicator was called to get rid of the termite infestation in the house.
  • She is known as the eradicator of invasive plant species in the area.
Context #2 | Noun

comics

A fictional character, especially a superhero, known for eliminating threats or evil forces.

Synonyms

avenger, protector, superhero

Examples of usage

  • The Eradicator is a popular character in the DC Comics universe.
  • In the comic book series, the Eradicator fought against villains to protect the city.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

A software or device used to completely remove a particular type of data or content.

Synonyms

content purger, data remover, file deleter

Examples of usage

  • The data eradicator securely wipes out all sensitive information from the hard drive.
  • This file eradicator tool helps to permanently delete unwanted files from the system.

Translations

Translations of the word "eradicator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 erradicador

🇮🇳 समूल नाश करने वाला

🇩🇪 Ausrotter

🇮🇩 pemusnah

🇺🇦 винищувач

🇵🇱 wykorzeniaciel

🇯🇵 根絶者 (konzetsusha)

🇫🇷 éradicateur

🇪🇸 erradicador

🇹🇷 yok edici

🇰🇷 근절자 (geunjeolja)

🇸🇦 مُبيد

🇨🇿 vyhlazovač

🇸🇰 vyhladzovač

🇨🇳 根除者 (gēnchú zhě)

🇸🇮 iztrebljevalec

🇮🇸 útrýmjandi

🇰🇿 жоюшы

🇬🇪 ამოძირკვადი

🇦🇿 məhv edən

🇲🇽 erradicador

Etymology

The word 'eradicator' originated from the Latin word 'eradicare', meaning 'to root out'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The term is often associated with the complete elimination or extermination of something, such as pests, diseases, or threats. Over time, 'eradicator' has been used in various contexts, including pest control, comics, and technology, to describe entities or tools that eradicate or eliminate completely.

See also: eradication.