portal

/ˈpɔːrtl/

An entrance, gateway, or website that serves as an access point to other resources, services, or information.

The university's student portal allows you to check grades and register for classes.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'porta', meaning gate or door. It entered English via Old French in the 14th century, originally referring to a large architectural entrance, before gaining the modern digital meaning in the late 20th century.

Translations

简体中文

门户,入口网站,大门

繁體中文

入口網站,門戶,大門

日本語

ポータル,玄関,入り口

한국어

포털,출입구,문

Deutsch

Portal,Eingang,Tor

Español

portal,puerta de entrada,pasillo

Português

portal,entrada,portão

Français

portail,entrée,site portail

Tiếng Việt

cổng thông tin,cửa chính,cổng ra vào

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