"vidya" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈvɪdjə/
Etymology: Humorous alteration of video. Originates from the 1990s American sitcom King of the Hill. American regional usage far precedes this. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} vidya (uncountable)
  1. (Internet slang) Video games. Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Video games
    Sense id: en-vidya-en-noun-ujVnynRt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2009, Kyle Calvert, \"The Root of all evil?\", Rampage (Fresno City College) Volume 117, Edition 6, 15 April 2009, page 13",
          "text": "There are a hundred angles to this issue and the criticism has been noted since video games first saw the light of day. However, I've never really examined the question: is \"the vidya\" bad for you?"
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          "ref": "2012 August, “No More Excuses: 'It's The Middle Ages, Yo!'”, in Ctrl+Alt+Defeat, number 8, page 53:",
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          "ref": "2014 September 10, Casey Johnston, “How 4chan manufactured the #GamerGate controversy”, in Wired:",
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