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Definition of zine

zine

/ziːn/
zine
Plural:zines
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zine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small-circulation, self-published booklet or magazine, typically produced using a photocopier and focusing on niche, subcultural, or artistic topics.

Example

"She spent the weekend stapling together copies of her new punk music zine to hand out at the concert."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a clipped form of 'fanzine', itself a blend of 'fan' and 'magazine'.

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