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Fayettenam
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English
Alternative forms
en Fayette-Nam
Etymology
en Fayetteville Vietnam, in reference to the city's large military base and high crime rate.Defence Sites: Heritage and Future, 2012, page 190: On weekends, military police were forced to patrol the area with the city police due to the high rate of crime. The city, known for its high murder rate, gained national attention and was given the nickname “Fayettenam.”
Proper noun
en derogatory en @derogatory name for:Fayetteville city s/North Carolina c/USA *and its surrounding area, which includes the major military base Fort Bragg.
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