"neogoth" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: neogoths [plural]
Etymology: From neo- + goth. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|neo|goth}} neo- + goth Head templates: {{en-noun}} neogoth (plural neogoths)
  1. (sometimes attributive) A member of a subculture derived from goth, with newer influences such as emo and nu metal. Tags: attributive, sometimes

Inflected forms

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