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10 Language-to-English DictionariesManipulator
/məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.tər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who controls or influences others in a clever or unscrupulous way.
"The manipulator used charm to sway the opinions of the group." - 2
A device or tool used to handle or control objects.
"The robotic manipulator was designed to assemble delicate components."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'manipulator' originates from the Latin 'manipulare', meaning 'to handle' or 'to manage', which is derived from 'manus', meaning 'hand'. The term evolved in the late 19th century to refer to someone who skillfully handles or controls others, often with a connotation of deceit or exploitation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Manipulator" is said worldwide
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Manipulateur
Transliteration: ma-nip-ly-taur
"Le manipulateur a utilisé son charme pour influencer le groupe."
Manipulator
Transliteration: ma-ni-pu-la-tor
"Der Manipulator hat die Meinungen der Menschen beeinflusst."
Manipolatore
Transliteration: ma-ni-po-la-to-re
"Il manipolatore ha usato la sua astuzia per controllare gli altri."
Manipulador
Transliteration: ma-ni-pu-la-dor
"El manipulador logró influir en las decisiones del grupo."
Manipulador
Transliteration: ma-ni-pu-la-dor
"O manipulador usou sua habilidade para controlar a situação."
हेराफेरी करने वाला
Transliteration: herapheri karne wala
"हेराफेरी करने वाला अपनी चालाकी से लोगों को प्रभावित करता है।"
操控者
Transliteration: cāokòng zhě
"操控者利用他的魅力来影响他人。"
조종자
Transliteration: jojongja
"조종자는 자신의 매력을 사용하여 사람들을 조종했다."
操作者
Transliteration: sōsaku-sha
"操作者は他人を操るために魅力を利用した。"
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