"general line" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: general lines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} general line (plural general lines)
  1. the orthodox political positions of a communist party Wikipedia link: General line of the party Related terms: mass line
    Sense id: en-general_line-en-noun-seUZD4n4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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