"conworlding" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From conworld + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|conworld|ing}} conworld + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} conworlding (uncountable)
  1. (informal, uncommon) Engaging in the creation of a conworld; worldbuilding. Tags: informal, uncommon, uncountable Categories (topical): Worldbuilding Synonyms: geofiction, worldbuilding

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