"C-bander" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: C-banders [plural]
Etymology: From C band + -er. Etymology templates: {{af|en|C band|-er|id2=occupation}} C band + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} C-bander (plural C-banders)
  1. (telecommunications) A person who uses a C-band television receive-only (TVRO) system for viewing television. Categories (topical): Telecommunications Related terms: big ugly dish, BUD

Inflected forms

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