"warflation" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /wɔːˈfleɪ.ʃən/ [Received-Pronunciation], /wɔɹˈfleɪ.ʃən/ [General-American]
Rhymes: -eɪʃən Etymology: Blend of war + inflation. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|war|inflation}} Blend of war + inflation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} warflation (uncountable)
  1. (economics) Inflation caused by war. Tags: uncountable
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