"Belindia" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Belgium + India, coined by Brazilian economist Edmar Bacha in the 1970s. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Belgium|India}} Blend of Belgium + India, {{coin|en|Q10270439|in=the 1970s|nocap=1|nocat=1}} coined by Brazilian economist Edmar Bacha in the 1970s Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Belindia
  1. A hypothetical country combining traits of both Belgium and India. Categories (topical): Fictional locations
    Sense id: en-Belindia-en-name-zIXwJaMU Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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