"Octobering" meaning in All languages combined

See Octobering on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Octoberings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Octobering (plural Octoberings)
  1. (historical) A naming ceremony in the early Soviet Union meant to serve as an irreligious and Marxist alternative to christening. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-Octobering-en-noun-UOBIIK78 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Marxism, Soviet Union
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