"nerdery" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From nerd + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nerd|ery}} nerd + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nerdery (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Nerdish behaviour or attitudes. Tags: informal, uncountable Synonyms: geekery
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