"Redmondian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Redmondian [comparative], most Redmondian [superlative]
Etymology: From Redmond + -ian, from Redmond, Washington, US, where Microsoft has its headquarters. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Redmond|ian}} Redmond + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Redmondian (comparative more Redmondian, superlative most Redmondian)
  1. (informal, computing) Of or pertaining to the computing company Microsoft. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Computing, Microsoft Synonyms: Microsoftian
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