Phrase guide

computer programmer

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of programmer (“one who writes computer programs”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: programmer

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: programmer, coder, software engineer

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: engineer, applied scientist, technologist, computer user

Narrower terms: cracker, hacker, cyber-terrorist, cyberpunk

History

Etymology

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