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remailer

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈmeɪlər/

KK: /rɪˈmeɪlər/

noun
Definition

A service that forwards emails without revealing the sender's identity, allowing for anonymous communication.


Example

She used a remailer to send her message without anyone knowing who she was.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever used a remailer for sending emails anonymously?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I've heard they can be really useful.
Sloth A
Yeah, they help keep your identity hidden when you want to send sensitive information.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I might look into using a remailer for my next message.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
proxy
forwarder
intermediary
Antonyms
identifier
revealer
discloser
Root Explanation

Remailer → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "mailer" (from Old French *maillier*, meaning one who sends mail). The word "remailer" refers to someone who sends mail again or forwards it.

Memory Tip

Think of sending mail 'again' ('re-') — that's why a remailer is someone who sends mail again.

Visually Confused Words
retailer
railer
mailer
prevailer
trailer
reviler
resmile
remicle
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