hacker
|hack-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈhækər/
🇬🇧
/ˈhækə/
unauthorized access
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hacker' originates from English, specifically the word 'hack,' where 'hack' meant 'to cut or chop.'
Historical Evolution
'hack' changed from the Old English word 'haccian' and eventually became the modern English word 'hack.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut or chop,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
The hacker broke into the company's database.
Synonyms
cybercriminalcracker
Antonyms
Noun 2
an enthusiastic and skillful computer programmer or user.
He is a hacker who loves to create new software.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 20:41