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Noun: telenovela  ,te-le-now've-lu
  1. A type of television serial drama produced primarily in Latin America, characterized by melodramatic storylines, limited runs, and daily episodes; often influencing fashion, music, and social discourse
    "She was addicted to watching telenovelas every evening"

Derived forms: telenovelas

Encyclopedia: Telenovela