"omniapan" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: omniapans [plural]
Etymology: omni- + apan Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|omni|apan}} omni- + apan Head templates: {{en-noun}} omniapan (plural omniapans)
  1. (fandom slang) A theoretical member of all amateur press associations. Tags: slang Categories (topical): People Synonyms: omni-apan

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