"autofactory" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: autofactories [plural]
Etymology: From auto- + factory. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|auto-|factory}} auto- + factory Head templates: {{en-noun}} autofactory (plural autofactories)
  1. (science fiction) A factory capable of running autonomously. Categories (topical): Science fiction Synonyms: autofac
    Sense id: en-autofactory-en-noun-fSgEt9W3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with auto- Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

Inflected forms

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