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killingry

The English word “killingry” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The systems and institutions which lead to killing, considered collectively.

Etymology

Coined by American architect, systems theorist, author, designer, inventor and futurist Buckminster Fuller from killing + -ry, modelled on weaponry.

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