DIMOUT


Meaning of DIMOUT in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: dim out

: a restriction limiting the use of lighting or the showing of lights at night especially during the threat of an air raid ; also : a condition of partial darkness produced by such restriction

the continuing crisis gradually imposes a dimout on the sources and channels of public information — H.D.Lasswell

— compare blackout

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