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Etymology of minac

Etymology tree English minimum Latin āctīvitāsder. Middle French activitébor. English activity blend English minac Blend of minimum + activity.

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noun

The minimum activity required of a member of an amateur press association; the regular contribution required to maintain membership.

verb

To not meet the minimum activity level of an amateur press association.

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Etymology tree English minimum Latin āctīvitāsder. Middle French activitébor. English activity blend English minac Blend of minimum + activity.

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