"DREAMer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: DREAMers [plural]
Etymology: From the DREAM Act + -er, after dreamer. Etymology templates: {{suf|en||er|id2=occupation}} + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} DREAMer (plural DREAMers)
  1. (US) An undocumented immigrant who is qualified for relief under the DREAM Act. Wikipedia link: DREAM Act Tags: US Synonyms: Dreamer Related terms: American Dream

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