Frexit
//ˈfɹɛɡ.zɪt// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 The possible act of France leaving the European Union. French
"And while brexit is still on the agenda, after the European Parliament elections from May 22-25 it is quite legitimate to ask ourselves the question whether there is a danger of losing France - in other words is there a risk of a frexit?"
Example
More examples"And while brexit is still on the agenda, after the European Parliament elections from May 22-25 it is quite legitimate to ask ourselves the question whether there is a danger of losing France - in other words is there a risk of a frexit?"
Etymology
Blend of France + exit, possibly as an adaptation of Brexit.
Related phrases
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