"nonfan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nonfans [plural]
Etymology: non- + fan Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|fan}} non- + fan Head templates: {{en-noun}} nonfan (plural nonfans)
  1. A person who is not an admirer or aficionado of a particular event or sport. Synonyms: non-fan
    Sense id: en-nonfan-en-noun-ZWZCZ5hd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non-

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