Replicant - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A replicant is a bioengineered humanoid, often indistinguishable from humans, typically created for labor or service. The term is widely known from science fiction, especially Blade Runner.
Definition:
An artificial humanoid, often with enhanced abilities, typically from science fiction.
Synonyms:
android, clone, cyborg, synthetic human
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
human, original
Common Collocations:
rogue replicant, advanced replicant, replicant uprising, replicant technology
Derivatives:
replicate, replication, replicating
Usage Tips:
Use "replicant" to describe bioengineered beings in sci-fi contexts; avoid for real-world robots or clones.
Common Phrases:
blade runner's replicant, fugitive replicant, replicant rebellion
Etymology:
Derived from "replicate," from Latin *replicare* ("to fold back"), popularized by *Blade Runner*.
Examples:
- 1. The replicant escaped its creators unnoticed.
- 2. In the movie, the detective hunts a rogue replicant.
- 3. She wondered if her neighbor was secretly a replicant.
- 4. Replicants often struggle with their artificial identities in sci-fi stories.