Definition of "replicator" [replicator]

• Something capable of self-replication, like a gene or meme. (noun)
• A (fictional) technical device that replicates matter, especially made things. (noun)

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• "The term replicator, originally introduced by Dawkins but since modified by Hull, is used to refer to any entity of which copies are made."
• "An earlier version misstated the source for the term replicator, which Mr. Hart adopted to describe how e-books would allow for the infinite reproduction of books."
• "In all cases the initial self-replicator is itself the product of multiple machines which are themselves purposefully constructed to enable the initial Universal Constructor."