"metatheatrical" meaning in All languages combined

See metatheatrical on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: meta- + theatrical Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|meta|theatrical}} meta- + theatrical Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} metatheatrical (not comparable)
  1. of or pertaining to metatheatre Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-metatheatrical-en-adj-I9ELufZB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with meta-

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