"microradio" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: micro- + radio Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|radio}} micro- + radio Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} microradio (uncountable)
  1. (US) The use of low-power community-based noncommercial FM radio stations broadcasting to a range of approximately 10 miles or less. Tags: US, uncountable
    Sense id: en-microradio-en-noun-YG9J5lsL Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro-

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