"e-passport" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: e-passports [plural]
Etymology: From e- + passport. Etymology templates: {{af|en|e-|passport|id1=digital}} e- + passport Head templates: {{en-noun}} e-passport (plural e-passports)
  1. Any of several European biometric passports. Related terms: e-gate

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