"Pasokification" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From PASOK + -ification, after PASOK. Etymology templates: {{af|en|PASOK|-ification}} PASOK + -ification Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Pasokification (uncountable)
  1. The loss of the traditional support base of a dominant political party, often resulting in its marginalization or even collapse. Wikipedia link: PASOK Tags: uncountable
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