"geo-blocking" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From geo- + blocking or geo-block + -ing. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|geo|blocking}} geo- + blocking, {{suffix|en|geo-block|ing}} geo-block + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} geo-blocking (uncountable)
  1. (computing, Internet) The use of geolocation software to deny access to content to users from certain regions or countries. Wikipedia link: en:geo-blocking Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing, Copyright, Internet Synonyms: geoblocking Related terms: geo-block, geolocation, DRM, digital rights management, proxy, anonymizer Translations (Translations): geobloqueig [masculine] (Catalan), géoblocage [masculine] (French), xeobloqueo [masculine] (Galician), geoblocco [masculine] (Italian), geobloqueio [masculine] (Portuguese), geobloqueo [masculine] (Spanish)

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