"Milifandom" meaning in All languages combined

See Milifandom on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of Miliband + fandom Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Miliband|fandom}} Blend of Miliband + fandom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Milifandom (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial, UK politics) An Internet-based youth movement in support of Ed Miliband, then leader of the British Labour Party. Tags: UK, colloquial, uncountable Categories (topical): Fandom, UK politics Related terms: Milifan
    Sense id: en-Milifandom-en-noun-RiXmLWLv Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, politics
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