"superconference" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: superconferences [plural]
Etymology: super- + conference Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|conference}} super- + conference Head templates: {{en-noun}} superconference (plural superconferences)
  1. A major meeting to discuss an important issue.
    Sense id: en-superconference-en-noun-AcYb4FKY Categories (other): English terms prefixed with super- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with super-: 51 49
  2. (sports) A group of many college sports teams, usually 14 or more, that are in one group for purposes of having large television deals and highly publicized championships. Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-superconference-en-noun-57QLdn28 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 68 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with super-: 51 49 Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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