"Infobahn" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of info + autobahn. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|info|autobahn}} Blend of info + autobahn Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Infobahn (uncountable)
  1. (dated, computing) The information superhighway. Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: Internet, infobahn

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