automaton

noun
UK: /ɔːˈtɒmətən/
US: /ɔːˈtɑːmətən/

  1. A machine that can move automatically.

    1. The toy robot was a simple automaton. [ ] [ ]
    2. The factory used an automaton to assemble the product quickly. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who acts like a machine, without thinking or feeling.

    1. He goes to work like an automaton. [ ] [ ]
    2. The worker, tired of the routine, felt like a mindless automaton. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

robot android puppet marionette

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "automaton" in English means: A machine that can move automatically., A person who acts like a machine, without thinking or feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "automaton" is /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ in British English and /ɔːˈtɑːmətən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "automaton": robot, android, puppet, marionette.

Example usage of "automaton": "The toy robot was a simple automaton.". More examples on the page.