slan
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Meaning · English
A fan of science fiction.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The idea of a national government, covering all the slan race and nobody else, is seen in the many drives for a general fan organization.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slan” mean?
A fan of science fiction.
Is “slan” formal or informal?
slan is generally dated, slang.