"alternarock" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of alternative + rock Etymology templates: {{blend|en|alternative|rock}} Blend of alternative + rock Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alternarock (uncountable)
  1. Alternative rock music. Tags: uncountable Related terms: alternapop
    Sense id: en-alternarock-en-noun-g0RVwqvJ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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