"MMORPGer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: MMORPGers [plural]
Etymology: From MMORPG + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|MMORPG|er|id2=occupation}} MMORPG + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} MMORPGer (plural MMORPGers)
  1. One who plays MMORPGs. Categories (topical): Video game genres

Inflected forms

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