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n. - Czech writer who introduced the word `robot' into the English language (1890-1938).

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  • R.U.R. by Karel Capek - introduced the term "robot".
  • I let out some exclamation and Capek stopped the film.
  • "This is so much more fun than flying a plane," Capek said.
  • Capek juga maen cring-crong, lah mejanya terlalu tinggi, seret pula.
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