"C++er" meaning in All languages combined

See C++er on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: C++ers [plural]
Etymology: From C++ + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|C++|er|id2=occupation}} C++ + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} C++er (plural C++ers)
  1. One who uses the C++ programming language. Synonyms: C++'er

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Alternative forms

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