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defecator

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈdɛfɪˌkeɪtə(ɹ)/
  • UK: /ˈdɛfəˌkeɪtə(ɹ)/

1

noun

Meaning 1

One who defecates.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

That which cleanses or purifies; especially, an apparatus for removing impurities from juices and syrups.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a person who defecates

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: voider, shitter

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul

History

Etymology

From defecate + -or.