"linear TV" meaning in English

See linear TV in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} linear TV (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial) Abbreviation of linear television. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, uncountable Alternative form of: linear television

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