"Kevinism" meaning in All languages combined

See Kevinism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Kevin + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Kevin|ism}} Kevin + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Kevinism (uncountable)
  1. (humorous, very rare, nonce word) A tendency to use exotic, especially American, first names for children, especially in German-speaking areas. Tags: humorous, nonce-word, rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-Kevinism-en-noun-t323xFNf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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