"'Gater" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: 'Gaters [plural]
Etymology: From Gate, clipping of Stargate, + -er. Etymology templates: {{m|en|gate|Gate}} Gate, {{clipping|en|Stargate|nocap=1}} clipping of Stargate, {{suf|en||er|id2=occupation}} + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} 'Gater (plural 'Gaters)
  1. (informal) A fan of the science fiction franchise Stargate. Wikipedia link: Stargate Tags: informal Categories (topical): Fans (people) Synonyms: Gater

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