citizens band

noun

Definition of citizens band

: a range of radio-wave frequencies that in the U.S. is allocated officially for private radio communications

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The cacophony more closely resembles citizens band radio, complete with handles, harassment and anonymous threats.

— david streitfeld, New York Times, "Tech Giants, Once Seen as Saviors, Are Now Viewed as Threats," 12 Oct. 2017

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