noun

automobile

car, automobile

The first automobile was invented in the 19th century.

The first automobile was invented in the 19th century.

He owns a classic automobile.

He owns a classic automobile.

(an automobile) a car He owns a classic automobile.

Synonyms: car, vehicle, auto

From Greek 'auto-' (self) and Latin 'mobilis' (movable). It literally means 'self-moving'.

Remember it as a machine that is 'auto'matically 'mobile'.

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