"Quad" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the Quad [canonical]
Etymology: Short for Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Quad}} the Quad
  1. (informal) An informal strategic forum between the United States, Japan, Australia, and India, focused on Asian security matters. Tags: informal Synonyms: QSD
    Sense id: en-Quad-en-name-0my~G835 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 56 29 15
  2. (by extension) A grouping of the United States, Japan, Australia, and India. Tags: broadly
    Sense id: en-Quad-en-name-AXTIIZIc
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Quad [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Quad}} the Quad
  1. (UK politics, historical) A coalition committee that resolved party disputes during the Cameron–Clegg coalition. Tags: UK, historical Categories (topical): UK politics
    Sense id: en-Quad-en-name-S7Ytbfs4 Topics: government, politics
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2

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