userland

English

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) A conceptual space outside the kernel in which a user's applications can run without the risk of damage to the operating system.
  • (software) The collection of tools, utilities, and user programs, found in a distro, outside of the kernel, for an operating system

Etymology

Compound from English user + English land (real estate, urine).

Origin

English

land

Gloss

real estate, urine

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

尿

Emoji

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