"Generation Zedder" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Generation Zedders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|nolinkhead=1}} Generation Zedder (plural Generation Zedders)
  1. Alternative form of Generation Zer. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Generation Zer Categories (topical): Generations
    Sense id: en-Generation_Zedder-en-noun-qNB~aTxb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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