"stfdom" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈstɛfdəm/
Etymology: stf (“scientifiction”) + -dom Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|stf|dom|gloss1=scientifiction}} stf (“scientifiction”) + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} stfdom (uncountable)
  1. (dated, fandom slang) The subculture of science fiction fans, the community of science fiction writers and fans. Tags: dated, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Fandom, Science fiction Related terms: stfandom

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