"Pokémania" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Poké- + -mania Etymology templates: {{con|en|Poké|mania}} Poké- + -mania Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Pokémania (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Passion for the Pokémon media franchise. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Fandom, Pokémon

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