"comsymp" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: comsymps [plural]
Etymology: Coined by American businessman and political organizer Robert Welch from a blend of Communist + sympathizer. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Robert Welch|nat=American|nobycat=1|occ=businessman|occ2=political organizer|w=Robert W. Welch Jr.}} Coined by American businessman and political organizer Robert Welch, {{blend|en|Communist|sympathizer|nocap=1}} blend of Communist + sympathizer Head templates: {{en-noun}} comsymp (plural comsymps)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A Communist sympathizer; a liberal. Tags: derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Communism
    Sense id: en-comsymp-en-noun-W-BNFbla Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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