"starfarer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: starfarers [plural]
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  1. (science fiction) Someone who travels between stars. Categories (topical): Science fiction Related terms: starfaring
    Sense id: en-starfarer-en-noun-LBwBriPG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Interstellar travel Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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