"DotA" meaning in English

See DotA in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈdoʊtə/ [US]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} DotA
  1. (video games) Acronym of Defence of the Ancients Tags: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: Defence of the Ancients Categories (topical): Video games

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