"bustitution" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbʌst.ɪ.tjuː.ʃən/ [UK] Forms: bustitutions [plural]
Etymology: Blend of bus + substitution Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bus|substitution}} Blend of bus + substitution Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} bustitution (countable and uncountable, plural bustitutions)
  1. (rail transport, sometimes derogatory) The (temporary or permanent) substitution of a bus service for a rail (train, tram, etc) or trolleybus service. Wikipedia link: bustitution Tags: countable, derogatory, sometimes, uncountable Categories (topical): Rail transportation Related terms: bus replacement service
    Sense id: en-bustitution-en-noun-jj6QNhYQ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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