automobile

English

/ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/, /ˈɔ.tə.moʊˌbil/

noun
Definitions
  • (US) A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

Etymology

Borrowed from French automobile (automotive) derived from Ancient Greek αὐτός (self, same, oneself, very) derived from French mobile (moving) derived from Latin mobilis (movable, mobile).

Origin

Latin

mobilis

Gloss

movable, mobile

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