"bedroom nation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bedroom nations [plural]
Etymology: From bedroom + nation, as a clipping of micronation. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bedroom|nation}} bedroom + nation, {{m|en|micronation}} micronation Head templates: {{en-noun}} bedroom nation (plural bedroom nations)
  1. (micronationalism, generally derogatory) A micronation located solely in a bedroom (or, less strictly, any room). Categories (topical): Micronationalism
    Sense id: en-bedroom_nation-en-noun-ZrJM3d3f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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