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English word origin

Etymology of CSU

Abbreviation

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The source etymologies

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Source etymology 1

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name

Initialism of Colorado State University · Initialism of California State University. · Initialism of Cagayan State University.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation

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Source etymology 2

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name

The Bavarian Christian Social Union (Christlich-Soziale Union), a major mainstream right-wing political party in Bavaria.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from German CSU. Also an initialism of Christian Social Union.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionCSUde
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