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distribution list

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

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noun

Meaning 1

An electronic mailing list, made up of the recipients' e-mail addresses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

list of names to whom a communication should be sent

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: list, listing

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: postituslista — electronic mailing list
  • Finnish: jakelu — electronic mailing list