"listserv" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: listservs [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of listserver Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|listserver}} Clipping of listserver Head templates: {{en-noun}} listserv (plural listservs)
  1. (Internet) A type of electronic mailing list, allowing for distribution of email to many subscribers. Wikipedia link: listserv Tags: Internet Categories (topical): E-mail, Internet Synonyms: mailbase, listserve

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