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Meaning of proxy
A person or entity acting on behalf of another
Etymology of proxy
The word "proxy" originated from the Latin "procurare" meaning to take care of or manage, and "procurator" meaning a person who manages or takes care of something
The term "proxy" has been used since the 15th century to describe a person authorized to act on behalf of another
Synonyms
substitute
agent
delegate
representative
intermediary
surrogate
deputy
emissary
ambassador
envoy
mediator
intermediary
go-between
mouthpiece
spokesperson
advocate
broker
intermediary
middleman
negotiator
intermediary
surrogate
alternate
replacement
stand-in
locum
proxy server
intermediary server
cache server
firewall server
representative server
agent server
delegate server
surrogate server
Definitions
- A person authorized to act on behalf of another
- * A document giving authority to act on behalf of another
- * A computer system that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients
Usage Examples
- She acted as a proxy for her father at the meeting
- * The company uses a proxy server to filter internet traffic
- * He voted by proxy in the election