"superconnector" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: superconnectors [plural]
Etymology: super- + connector Etymology templates: {{pre|en|super|connector}} super- + connector Head templates: {{en-noun}} superconnector (plural superconnectors)
  1. (business) A person, organization or region that serves to connect many others. Categories (topical): Business
    Sense id: en-superconnector-en-noun-TZWBWf8q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super- Topics: business

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