stfnist en · NOUN
Etymology
Either abbreviation of scientifictionist, or stf (“scientifiction”) + -ist.
Meanings
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(dated, slang) A fan or creator of science fiction; one involved in some aspect of science fiction.
It follows that no stfnist should be considered for one of the top places until he has been active for at least two years; many may run thru the cycle of fanac and make a big noise for a moment, then fizzle out.
1959, Richard "Dick" Harris Eney, Fancyclopedia II:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stfnists | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| stefnist | alternative | lexicographic |