Unixen

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A form of unix — Any of the above plus Unix-like operating systems similar to Unix but not qualifying for use of the UNIX trademark.

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Meanings

noun
  1. humorousnonstandardpluralrareplural of Unix

Origin

From Unix + -en. Humorous modern use of Middle English plural ending; compare VAXen, boxen.

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APA

Unixen. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Unixen

MLA

“Unixen.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Unixen. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Unixen,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Unixen.

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