"Treklit" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Trek + lit (“literature”) Etymology templates: {{af|en|Trek|lit|gloss2=literature}} Trek + lit (“literature”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Treklit (uncountable)
  1. (fandom slang) Written fiction based on the Star Trek franchise, including both licensed stories and fan fiction. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Fan fiction, Fiction, Star Trek Hyponyms: Trekfic
    Sense id: en-Treklit-en-noun-1lLeQ7jJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle

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