"skyscraperland" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From skyscraper + -land. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|skyscraper|land}} skyscraper + -land Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} skyscraperland (uncountable)
  1. (rare) An area with a great amount of skyscrapers. Tags: rare, uncountable
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