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miniseries

American  
[min-ee-seer-eez] / ˈmɪn iˌsɪər iz /

noun

plural

miniseries

  1. a short series of events or presentations.

  2. Television. a program or film broadcast in parts, as the dramatization of a literary work.

    The novel was made into a four-part miniseries.
miniseries British  
/ ˈmɪnɪˌsɪəriːz /

noun

  1. a television programme in several parts that is shown on consecutive days or weeks for a short period

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Etymology

Origin of miniseries

First recorded in 1970–75; mini- + series

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