stfnist

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noun

A fan or creator of science fiction; one involved in some aspect of science fiction.

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Meanings

nounstfnist (plural stfnists)

plural stfnists · alternative stefnist

  1. datedslanglifestyleA fan or creator of science fiction; one involved in some aspect of science fiction.

    It follows that no stfnist should be considered for one of the top places until he has been active for at least two years; many may run thru the cycle of fanac and make a big noise for a moment, then fizzle out.

    1959, Richard "Dick" Harris Eney, Fancyclopedia II

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
science-fictioneer

Origin

Either abbreviation of scientifictionist, or stf (“scientifiction”) + -ist.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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