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OLDLINE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does oldline mean?
• OLDLINE (adjective)
The adjective OLDLINE has 2 senses:
1. adhering to conservative or reactionary principles
2. long-established
Familiarity information: OLDLINE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Adhering to conservative or reactionary principles
Synonyms:
old-line; oldline
Context example:
an oldline senator
Similar:
right (of or belonging to the political or intellectual right)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Long-established
Synonyms:
old-line; oldline
Similar:
constituted; established (brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established)
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