"MSNBC" meaning in All languages combined

See MSNBC on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of MSN (“Microsoft Network”) + NBC (“National Broadcasting Company”). Etymology templates: {{blend|en|MSN<t:Microsoft Network>|NBC<id:National Broadcasting Company><t:National Broadcasting Company>}} Blend of MSN (“Microsoft Network”) + NBC (“National Broadcasting Company”) Head templates: {{en-prop}} MSNBC
  1. (television) Former name of MS NOW, an American news-based television channel and website. Wikipedia link: National Broadcasting Company Derived forms: MSDNC, MSNBCer
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