"alt.writer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: alt.writers [plural]
Etymology: Blend of alt.writing + writer. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|alt.writing|writer}} Blend of alt.writing + writer Head templates: {{en-noun}} alt.writer (plural alt.writers)
  1. (Internet slang) A participant in the Usenet newsgroup alt.writing. Wikipedia link: alt.* hierarchy Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Newsgroups, People, Writing

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