"romaction" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of romance + action Etymology templates: {{blend|en|romance|action}} Blend of romance + action Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} romaction (uncountable)
  1. (fiction) Action romance. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fiction

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