"nearcation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nearcations [plural]
Etymology: Blend of near + vacation. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|near|vacation}} Blend of near + vacation Head templates: {{en-noun}} nearcation (plural nearcations)
  1. A vacation to a destination relatively close to one's home. Categories (topical): Travel Related terms: staycation

Inflected forms

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