"atompunk" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈætəmpʌŋk/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈætəmpʌŋk/ [General-American], /-ɾəm-/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-atompunk.wav [Southern-England]
Etymology: atom + -punk Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|atom|punk}} atom + -punk Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} atompunk (uncountable)
  1. (science fiction) A subgenre of speculative fiction, based on the society and technology of the Atomic Age (c. 1945–1969). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Alternate history, Art, Fashion, Literary genres, Nuclear energy, Science fiction

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