"arcader" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: arcaders [plural]
Etymology: arcade + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|arcade|er|id2=occupation}} arcade + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} arcader (plural arcaders)
  1. (informal) One who plays arcade games. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Video games

Inflected forms

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