"mainspace" meaning in English

See mainspace in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: mainspaces [plural]
Etymology: Blend of main + namespace Etymology templates: {{blend|en|main|namespace}} Blend of main + namespace Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} mainspace (countable and uncountable, plural mainspaces)
  1. (Internet) The primary namespace of a wiki, excluding secondary content such as discussion pages. Tags: Internet, countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Internet, Wiki Related terms: userspace

Inflected forms

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