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downloader

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

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noun

Meaning 1

Someone who downloads files from the Internet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A computer program that assists with the downloading of files.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English down- English load English download English -er English downloader From download + -er.

Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 下载者 (xiàzǎizhě) — Person who downloads
  • Finnish: lataaja — Person who downloads
  • French: téléchargeur — Person who downloads
  • French: téléchargeuse — Person who downloads
  • Georgian: ჩამომტვირთავი (čamomṭvirtavi) — Person who downloads
  • Indonesian: pengunduh — Person who downloads
  • Malay: pemuat turun — Person who downloads
  • Turkish: indirmeci — Person who downloads
  • Chinese Mandarin: 下载器 (xiàzǎiqì) — A computer program
  • Esperanto: elŝutilo — A computer program
  • Georgian: ჩამომტვირთავი (čamomṭvirtavi) — A computer program