"e-gate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: e-gates [plural]
Etymology: From e- + gate. Etymology templates: {{af|en|e-|gate|id1=digital}} e- + gate Head templates: {{en-noun}} e-gate (plural e-gates)
  1. An electronic immigration gate at an airport, using biometrics etc. Related terms: e-passport

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