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Definition of fanzine

fanzine

/ˈfæn.ziːn/
fan · zine
Plural:fanzines
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fanzine Lexical Profile

fanzine Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A non-professional, non-official publication produced by enthusiasts of a particular cultural phenomenon, such as a literary genre, musical subculture, or sports team, for the pleasure of others who share their interest.

Example

"In the late 1970s, local punk bands relied heavily on photocopied fanzines to publicize their upcoming gigs and independent record releases."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

fantastically
fantasy
fantasyland
fanzine
faq
far
faraway

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in October 1940 by science fiction enthusiast Russ Chauvenet as a portmanteau blending 'fan' and 'magazine', originally to distinguish amateur fan publications from professional magazines ('prozines').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fanzine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fanzine
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