"bro-country" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: bro + country, after brostep. Etymology templates: {{af|en|bro|country}} bro + country, {{m|en|brostep}} brostep Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bro-country (uncountable)
  1. (music) A subgenre of mainstream country music originating in the 2010s, influenced by hip hop, hard rock and electronica. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: bro country
    Sense id: en-bro-country-en-noun-yAlZI-Fo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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