"Communist News Network" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Communist News Network [canonical]
Etymology: Blend of Communist + Cable News Network. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Communist|Cable News Network}} Blend of Communist + Cable News Network Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1|head=Communist News Network}} the Communist News Network
  1. (derogatory) CNN. Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Communism, Mass media, Nicknames, Organizations, US politics Synonyms: Clinton News Network
    Sense id: en-Communist_News_Network-en-name-bvyqxGS0 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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