stfield

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Meaning · English

The province or domain of science fiction; the area in which science fiction is active.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

One probably should not say there was a trufan, even in posse, until the stfield had been defined by Amazing Stories.

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 “stfield” mean?

The province or domain of science fiction; the area in which science fiction is active.

Is “stfield” formal or informal?

stfield is generally dated, slang.