"wreckovation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wreckovations [plural]
Etymology: Blend of wreck + renovation Etymology templates: {{blend|en|wreck|renovation}} Blend of wreck + renovation Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} wreckovation (countable and uncountable, plural wreckovations)
  1. (architecture, derogatory) The style of renovations which historic Catholic cathedrals, churches, and oratories have undergone since Vatican II and which some Catholics oppose. Wikipedia link: Wreckovation Tags: countable, derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Architecture Related terms: wreckreation, tradcath, Vatican II, pre-conciliar
    Sense id: en-wreckovation-en-noun-K5sQHeYl Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: architecture

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