"action adventure" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: action adventures [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} action adventure (plural action adventures)
  1. A film, novel, television series or video game characterized by action, intrigue, and sometimes violence. Wikipedia link: action adventure Categories (topical): Genres Related terms: arcade adventure, action movie
    Sense id: en-action_adventure-en-noun-TXLCkzfm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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