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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A computer program that automatically handles subscription requests and e-mail delivery for members of a discussion group.
  • noun A file server that is used in the management of e-mail for members of a discussion group.

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  • noun computing A server that distributes messages to members of an e-mail list.

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list +‎ server

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