"Leftwaffe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: leftwaffe [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of left + Luftwaffe. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|left|Luftwaffe}} Blend of left + Luftwaffe Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Leftwaffe
  1. (Internet slang, derogatory, humorous, politics) Left-wing activists or groups, collectively. Tags: Internet, derogatory, humorous

Alternative forms

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