"munchkinism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: munchkin + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|munchkin|ism}} munchkin + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} munchkinism (uncountable)
  1. (roleplaying games) A playing style that concentrates on increasing one's character's power and capabilities. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Role-playing games
    Sense id: en-munchkinism-en-noun-G1fUp-8E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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