"Merkelism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Merkel + -ism. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Merkel|-ism}} Merkel + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Merkelism (uncountable)
  1. (politics) The politics of German politician Angela Merkel (born 1954). Tags: uncountable Related terms: Merkelian
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