"loserdom" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From loser + -dom. Etymology templates: {{af|en|loser|-dom}} loser + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} loserdom (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The state or condition of being a loser. Tags: informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-loserdom-en-noun-pUUJTaUu
  2. (informal) The world or sphere of losers. Tags: informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-loserdom-en-noun-KsVT9kO1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -dom, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 75 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -dom: 29 71 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 26 74 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 11 89
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          "text": "The \"principled loserdom\" mentality leads to what another Claremonster, Michael Anton, referred to in a famous 2016 essay as the \"Washington Generals\"—the exhibition basketball team known for once losing 2,495 games in a row.",
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        "(informal) The world or sphere of losers."
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