AUTOMATON


Meaning of AUTOMATON in English

n. (pl. automata or automatons) 1 a piece of mechanism with concealed motive power. 2 a person who behaves mechanically, like an automaton.

[ L f. Gk, neut. of automatos acting of itself: see AUTO- ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.