"storyland" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From story + -land. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|story|land}} story + -land Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} storyland (uncountable)
  1. The fictitious world where stories are set. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fiction, Fictional locations Related terms: dreamland, filmland, movieland, slumberland
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