"memology" meaning in All languages combined

See memology on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From meme + -ology. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|meme|ology}} meme + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} memology (uncountable)
  1. The study of memes. Tags: uncountable
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