"greenflation" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of green + inflation Etymology templates: {{blend|en|green|inflation}} Blend of green + inflation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} greenflation (uncountable)
  1. (economics) A rise in energy prices as a result of shifting from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Economics
    Sense id: en-greenflation-en-noun-QHWpdUjd Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: economics, science, sciences

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