"wolf warrior" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: wolf warriors [plural]
Etymology: Calque from Chinese 戰狼/战狼 (zhànláng), taken from the movie Wolf Warrior 2. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|zh|-}} Calque from Chinese, {{zh-l|戰狼}} 戰狼/战狼 (zhànláng) Head templates: {{en-noun}} wolf warrior (plural wolf warriors)
  1. (neologism) A Chinese diplomat perceived to respond aggressively towards criticism of Communist China. Wikipedia link: Wolf Warrior 2, Wolf warrior diplomacy Tags: neologism Categories (topical): Diplomacy Related terms: Little Pink

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