"contemporary circus" meaning in All languages combined

See contemporary circus on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: contemporary circuses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} contemporary circus (countable and uncountable, plural contemporary circuses)
  1. (uncountable) A genre of performing arts developed in the late 20th century, in which a story or theme is conveyed through traditional circus skills. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: new circus
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  2. (countable) A group of performers who work in this genre. Tags: countable
    Sense id: en-contemporary_circus-en-noun-JW5XTV~6

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