Trekfandom

Trekfandom

English

Etymology

From Trek +‎ fandom.

Noun

Trekfandom (uncountable)

1. (fandom slang) The fandom of the Star Trek science-fiction franchise.
   • 1990, Jean Lorrah, Metamorphosis, unnumbered page:

     I learned to write through fanzines, and have made many wonderful friends through Trekfandom.

   • 1994, Anne Cranny-Francis, Popular Culture, page 67:

     (A celebrated point of dispute in Trekfandom is James Kirk's continual violation of the 'prime directive' not to interfere in the internal affairs of other planets, seen as an expression of colonialist attitudes in the U.S. in the late 60s.)

   • 1996 September 3, [e-mail], “Re: why is everybody blasting this show????”, in alt.tv.star-trek.voyager, Usenet‎:

     Opinions among fans may differ but I personally think most of Trekfandom is united in their dissatisfaction with the show.

Synonyms

• Trekdom