"Obamaitis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Obama + -itis. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Obama|itis}} Obama + -itis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Obamaitis (uncountable)
  1. (politics, informal, derogatory) The state of supporting or being similar to Barack Obama (American politician), said as if it were due to a disease or affliction. Tags: derogatory, informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Barack Obama, Politics Synonyms: Obamitis [rare]

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