"Clinton News Network" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the Clinton News Network [canonical]
Etymology: Blend of Clinton + Cable News Network. In reference to allegations that the network's coverage is biased in favor of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Although the term was initially coined during Bill Clinton's presidency, it later experienced a surge in popularity during Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Clinton|Cable News Network}} Blend of Clinton + Cable News Network Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1|head=Clinton News Network}} the Clinton News Network
  1. (derogatory) CNN. Wikipedia link: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Bill and Hillary Clinton, Mass media, Nicknames, Organizations, US politics Related terms: Communist News Network, Criminal News Network
    Sense id: en-Clinton_News_Network-en-name-bvyqxGS0 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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