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English noun: overspill

1. overspill (group) the relocation of people from overcrowded cities; they are accommodated in new houses or apartments in smaller towns


Broader (hypernym)move, relocation

2. overspill (event) the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity


Synonymsoverflow, runoff


Broader (hypernym)flow, flowing









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