"car brain" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} car brain (uncountable)
  1. (urban studies, slang, derogatory) A supposed condition suffered by someone who believes in the superiority of cars as a means of transport, at the expense of bicycles and public transit. Tags: derogatory, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Automotive, Transport, Urban studies
    Sense id: en-car_brain-en-noun-Whb5Sx6f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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