"nonpedantic" meaning in All languages combined

See nonpedantic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nonpedantic (not comparable)
  1. Alternative form of non-pedantic Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: non-pedantic
    Sense id: en-nonpedantic-en-adj-uMVW0jcs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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