"FAFIA" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈfæfi.ə/
Etymology: Acronym of Forced Away From It All. After GAFIA (Getting Away From It All). Used in early science fiction fandom. Etymology templates: {{acronym of|en|Forced Away From It All}} Acronym of Forced Away From It All. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} FAFIA (uncountable)
  1. (dated, fandom slang) The state of exiting or becoming inactive in fandom due to other obligations. Tags: dated, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Fandom, Science fiction Synonyms: fafia Derived forms: fafiate, fafiated, fafiates, fafiating, fafiation Related terms: GAFIA
    Sense id: en-FAFIA-en-noun-GJ1yOfU9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle

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