"megaport" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: megaports [plural]
Etymology: mega- + port Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|port}} mega- + port Head templates: {{en-noun}} megaport (plural megaports)
  1. An extremely large port, especially one that combines support for air, naval, and/or terrestrial travel. Categories (topical): Ports and harbours
    Sense id: en-megaport-en-noun-7SLcXx5A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with mega-

Inflected forms

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