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hacker

Definitions of hacker
  1. noun
    a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm
    synonyms: computerkraker
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    type of:
    computerprogrammeur, programmeur
    a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs
  2. noun
    a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism
    synonyms: computerkraker
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    type of:
    computerprogrammeur, programmeur
    a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs
    terrorist
    a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities
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