"semirespectable" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From semi- + respectable. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|semi|respectable}} semi- + respectable Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semirespectable (not comparable)
  1. Somewhat or partly respectable. Tags: not-comparable
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