"nunsploitation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From nun + -sploitation. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nun|sploitation}} nun + -sploitation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nunsploitation (uncountable)
  1. (film) A genre of exploitation film focusing on Christian nuns. Wikipedia link: nunsploitation Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Film
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