"Great Society" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

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  1. (historical, US politics) A series of programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson to eliminate poverty in the United States. Wikipedia link: Great Society Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): US politics Related terms: big society
    Sense id: en-Great_Society-en-name-CvRmdzl- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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