"Trekdom" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Trek + -dom. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Trek|-dom}} Trek + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Trekdom (uncountable)
  1. (fandom slang) The fandom of the Star Trek science-fiction franchise. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Star Trek Synonyms: Trekfandom
    Sense id: en-Trekdom-en-noun-KUIFjt90 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -dom Topics: lifestyle

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