"Sardine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Sardines [plural]
Etymology: From the way protesters are tightly packed into public spaces, analogous to the way sardines are packed into cans. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Sardine (plural Sardines)
  1. A member of the Italian grassroots political movement organized to protest against the right-wing surge in the country and the political rhetoric of Matteo Salvini. Wikipedia link: Sardines Movement
    Sense id: en-Sardine-en-noun-BwOSPJz3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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