"HUAC" meaning in English

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Proper name

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  1. (US, historical) Acronym of House Un-American Activities Committee. Wikipedia link: House Un-American Activities Committee Tags: US, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, historical Alternative form of: House Un-American Activities Committee Categories (topical): Cold War Synonyms: HCUA
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