"fankind" meaning in All languages combined

See fankind on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From fan + -kind, possible punning on mankind. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|fan|-kind}} fan + -kind, {{m|en|mankind}} mankind Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fankind (uncountable)
  1. (science fiction fandom slang) Fans collectively. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Science fiction

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