"freeconomics" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of free + economics Etymology templates: {{blend|en|free|economics}} Blend of free + economics Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} freeconomics (uncountable)
  1. A business model in which a product is offered free of charge and supported by sales of a premium version. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Economics Synonyms: freemium
    Sense id: en-freeconomics-en-noun-SL-LhI4r Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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