"Obamaton" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Obamatons [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Obama + automaton. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Obama|automaton}} Blend of Obama + automaton Head templates: {{en-noun}} Obamaton (plural Obamatons)
  1. (US, slang, derogatory) A person who follows U.S. president Barack Obama blindly. Tags: US, derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Barack Obama, People Synonyms: Obamatard

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