"Janeite" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒeɪnaɪt/ Forms: Janeites [plural]
Etymology: Jane + -ite, coined by English literary critic George Saintsbury in his introduction to Pride and Prejudice published in 1894 (see quotations at Janite). Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Jane|ite}} Jane + -ite, {{coin|en|Q1419967|nobycat=1|nocap=1}} coined by English literary critic George Saintsbury, {{m|en|Janite}} Janite Head templates: {{en-noun}} Janeite (plural Janeites)
  1. (usually derogatory) A fan of the author Jane Austen, especially one without a background in literary criticism. Wikipedia link: en:Janeite Tags: derogatory, usually Categories (topical): Fans (people) Synonyms: Janite Synonyms (fan of Jane Austen): Austenian, Austenite Derived forms: Janeiteism

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