"trustbuster" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: trustbusters [plural]
Etymology: trust + buster Etymology templates: {{compound|en|trust|buster}} trust + buster Head templates: {{en-noun}} trustbuster (plural trustbusters)
  1. (US) A person or entity responsible for breaking up trusts or monopolies. Wikipedia link: trustbuster Tags: US

Inflected forms

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