"spindom" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From spin + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|spin|dom}} spin + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spindom (uncountable)
  1. (nonce word, humorous) The realm, territory, or sphere of spinning. Tags: humorous, nonce-word, uncountable
    Sense id: en-spindom-en-noun-b44woS9E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -dom Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -dom: 49 51
  2. The realm, territory, or sphere of political spin. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-spindom-en-noun-hl5ECtic Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -dom Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -dom: 49 51

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