"nymwars" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: nym + wars Etymology templates: {{compound|en|nym|wars}} nym + wars Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} nymwars pl (plural only)
  1. (Internet, neologism) Conflicts over policies mandating that users of Internet services identify themselves using their real legal names. Wikipedia link: nymwars Tags: Internet, neologism, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Internet
    Sense id: en-nymwars-en-noun-~4QWnF~R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms, English pluralia tantum

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