"starfaring" meaning in All languages combined

See starfaring on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: star-faring [alternative], star faring [alternative]
Etymology: From star + faring, modelled on seafaring. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|star|faring}} star + faring Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} starfaring (not comparable)
  1. (science fiction) Travelling among the stars. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Science fiction
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