"metaplay" meaning in All languages combined

See metaplay on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: metaplays [plural]
Etymology: From meta- + play. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|meta|play}} meta- + play Head templates: {{en-noun}} metaplay (plural metaplays)
  1. A play (dramatic work) about plays, or one that makes its theatrical nature obvious.

Inflected forms

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      ],
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