"citizens' band radio" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: citizens' band radios [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~|head=citizens' band radio}} citizens' band radio (countable and uncountable, plural citizens' band radios)
  1. (radio) A publicly available system of short-distance radio communications, usable by individuals or businesses without a license. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Radio
    Sense id: en-citizens'_band_radio-en-noun-MgjU79n2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 72 28 Topics: broadcasting, media, radio
  2. (radio) A radio transceiver capable of operating on the band designated for this system. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Radio
    Sense id: en-citizens'_band_radio-en-noun-xAZNk1l6 Topics: broadcasting, media, radio
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: CB, CB radio [abbreviation, common] Related terms: linear amplifier, power mic, roger beep

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