"superstation" meaning in English

See superstation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: superstations [plural]
Etymology: super- + station Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|station}} super- + station Head templates: {{en-noun}} superstation (plural superstations)
  1. (US) A television station that broadcasts nationwide via a satellite carrier Wikipedia link: superstation Tags: US Categories (topical): Television

Inflected forms

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