Meaning of GNU | Babel Free
ˈd͡ʒiːˌɛnˈjuːDefinitions
- A large antelope of the genus Connochaetes, native to Africa, having curved horns.
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Abbreviation of government of national unity. abbreviation, alt-of
- The Free Software Foundation's project to develop a free UNIX-like operating system, including the legal framework, such as the source code and documentation licenses.
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Examples
“This scenario would hark back to the post-apartheid era when South Africa operated under a GNU to oversee the new constitution, led by Mandela as president and FW de Klerk and Thabo Mbeki as deputy presidents, between April 1994 and February 1997.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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