"eSports" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From e- + sports. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|e|sports|id1=digital}} e- + sports Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} eSports (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of esports Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: esports
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