"sword and planet" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Perhaps modelled on earlier sword and sorcery. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sword and planet (uncountable)
  1. (often attributive) A subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy based around action and adventure on exotic alien worlds. Tags: attributive, often, uncountable Categories (topical): Fantasy, Film genres, Literary genres
    Sense id: en-sword_and_planet-en-noun-5uLHeLJc Categories (other): English coordinated pairs, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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