"cli-fi" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈklaɪfaɪ/
Etymology: From climate + fiction (modeled after sci-fi). Coined by Dan Bloom in 2006. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|climate|fiction}} climate + fiction, {{coin|en|Dan Bloom|in=2006|nocat=1|w=-}} Coined by Dan Bloom in 2006 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cli-fi (uncountable)
  1. A subgenre of ecofiction with issues about climate change as the main focus. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Climate change, Literary genres Related terms: solarpunk
    Sense id: en-cli-fi-en-noun-uDky7HqC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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