Phrase guide

home computer

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A computer intended for use in the home.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a computer intended for use in the home

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

19 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 家用電腦 /家用电脑 (jiāyòng diànnǎo) — computer intended for use in the home
  • Czech: domácí počítač — computer intended for use in the home
  • Finnish: kotitietokone — computer intended for use in the home
  • German: Heimcomputer — computer intended for use in the home
  • Italian: home computer — computer intended for use in the home
  • Italian: computer domestico — computer intended for use in the home
  • Italian: calcolatore domestico — computer intended for use in the home
  • Italian: elaboratore domestico — computer intended for use in the home
  • Italian: ordinatore domestico — computer intended for use in the home
  • Italian: computatore domestico — computer intended for use in the home
  • Italian: computiere domestico — computer intended for use in the home
  • Low German: Heimcomputer — computer intended for use in the home
  • Low German: Heimreekner — computer intended for use in the home
  • Portuguese: computador doméstico — computer intended for use in the home
  • Russian: домашний компьютер (domašnij kompʹjuter) — computer intended for use in the home
  • Spanish: computadora doméstica — computer intended for use in the home
  • Spanish: ordenador doméstico — computer intended for use in the home
  • Swedish: hemdator — computer intended for use in the home
  • Vietnamese: máy tính gia đình — computer intended for use in the home