"bandwagoning" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bandwagoning.wav Forms: bandwagonning [alternative]
Etymology: From bandwagon + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|bandwagon|ing}} bandwagon + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bandwagoning (uncountable)
  1. (politics) The practice of joining the prevailing side. Tags: uncountable

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