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Package that depends on a group of packages that relate to a common activity. Metapackages are empty and exists to link related packages together via dependencies. Examples would include metapackages for installing games, development tools, or desktop environments.
For instance, when installing the Gnome desktop, the package "gnome", which is a metapackage, will install the full GNOME Desktop Environment, with extra components such as office software, a browser, and games.