replicator

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

Something capable of self-replication, like a gene or meme. / (science fiction) A technological device that replicates physical objects.

Japanese Meaning

自己複製が可能なもの、例えば遺伝子やミームなどを指す。 / (SFにおいて) 物理的な物体を複製するための技術装置を指す。

The scientist warned that the introduced replicator could spread through the ecosystem without control.

科学者は、導入された自己複製体が制御不能に生態系に広がる可能性があると警告した。

Sense（1）

Something capable of self-replication, like a gene or meme.

We, alone on earth, can rebel against the tyranny of the selfish replicators.

Sense（2）

(science fiction) A technological device that replicates physical objects.

Why, this planet was still centuries away from developing such necessities as personal replicators or portable nano-intelligences...

replicators

（ plural ）