"flag-waver" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: flag-wavers [plural]
Etymology: From flag + waver. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|flag|waver}} flag + waver Head templates: {{en-noun}} flag-waver (plural flag-wavers)
  1. A highly vocal and visible supporter of a cause. Synonyms: flag waver, flagwaver Related terms: flag-waving
    Sense id: en-flag-waver-en-noun-AtRwbVWH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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