fictocriticism

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noun

A postmodern, anthropological style of writing that combines and bends elements of anthropology, gonzo journalism, fiction, and literary criticism.

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Meanings

nounfictocriticism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA postmodern, anthropological style of writing that combines and bends elements of anthropology, gonzo journalism, fiction, and literary criticism.

Origin

From ficto- + criticism.

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APA

fictocriticism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fictocriticism

MLA

“fictocriticism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fictocriticism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fictocriticism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fictocriticism.

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