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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

railfan en · NOUN

Etymology

From rail + fan.

Meanings

(US) A railway enthusiast.
- A number of US and Canadian book dealers regularly channel British titles to railfan collectors […] 1989, M Thomas Inge, Handbook of American Popular Culture:
- A previewing railfan pointed out a mistake in the animation showing articulation. 1961, Augustus Wolfman, Photo Methods for Industry:
- From my own experience, I cannot say how one becomes a railfan […] 1975, Paul B Cors, Railroads:

Forms

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railfans	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Deriveds

railfanning · railfan seat

Synonyms

trainiac · railbuff · railwayac · ferroequinologist · gunzel · railwayist · chugger · trainspotter