Devival

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    In the Church of the SubGenius parody religion, an event including sermons, music, etc.

    "In 1985, a "devival meeting" at the Stone Bar in San Francisco's North Beach section came to the unwelcome attention of the police."

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"In 1985, a "devival meeting" at the Stone Bar in San Francisco's North Beach section came to the unwelcome attention of the police."

Etymology

Blend of de- + revival.

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