"railfan" meaning in All languages combined

See railfan on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: railfans [plural]
Etymology: From rail + fan. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rail|fan}} rail + fan Head templates: {{en-noun}} railfan (plural railfans)
  1. (US) A railway enthusiast. Tags: US Categories (topical): People, Rail transportation Synonyms: ferroequinologist, gunzel [Australia], railbuff, railwayac, railwayist, trainiac [informal], trainspotter Derived forms: railfanning

Inflected forms

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