"masscom" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of mass + communication Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mass|communication}} Blend of mass + communication Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} masscom (uncountable)
  1. Mass communication, often specifically the mass media. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Media
    Sense id: en-masscom-en-noun-fE4ANvQv Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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