fankind
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From fan + -kind, possible punning on mankind.
Noun[edit]
fankind (uncountable)
- (science fiction fandom slang) Fans collectively.
- 1978, Woweekazowie!, number 4, page 32:
- As most of you are, I'm sure, award, Harry [Broertjes] and his LEGION OUTPOST are well known throughout fankind.
References[edit]
- Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “fankind, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.