"warspeak" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From war + -speak. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|war|speak}} war + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} warspeak (uncountable)
  1. The jargon of war and military operations. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Jargon, War
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