"cord-cutter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cord-cutters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cord-cutter (plural cord-cutters)
  1. (television, informal) A person who cancels traditional subscription television services such as cable or satellite in favor of Internet streaming services. Tags: informal Related terms: cord-cutting
    Sense id: en-cord-cutter-en-noun-cw2NrbLp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Television Topics: broadcasting, media, television

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