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Ender

/ˈɛndər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or thing that ends something.

    "The ender of the project was praised for their dedication."
  2. 2

    In gaming contexts, a character or entity that concludes a game or storyline.

    "In the final level, the ender appears to challenge the players."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ender' is derived from the Old English 'endian', meaning 'to finish or complete'. It evolved in usage over centuries, particularly in literary contexts, to denote someone who brings something to a conclusion or finalizes an event.

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