"quasidocumentary" meaning in All languages combined

See quasidocumentary on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From quasi- + documentary. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|quasi|documentary}} quasi- + documentary Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} quasidocumentary (not comparable)
  1. Somewhat or partially documentary. Tags: not-comparable
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