"central casting" meaning in All languages combined

See central casting on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Trademark genericization, from the brand name Central Casting. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} central casting (uncountable)
  1. An unspecified source of stereotypical types for film or television. Wikipedia link: Central Casting Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Film, Television Derived forms: out of central casting
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