"C++er" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: C++ers [plural]
Etymology: From C++ + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|C++|er|id2=occupation}} C++ + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} C++er (plural C++ers)
  1. One who uses the C++ programming language.

Inflected forms

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