Fanslation

//fænzˈleɪʃən// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An unofficial translation of the dialogue or text of a media product (such as a manga, television programme, or video game) from one language to another which is done by fans rather than by its producer. countable, slang, uncountable

    "Question: Where does one obtain the English libretto? And is it the official version or a "fanslation"?"

Example

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"Question: Where does one obtain the English libretto? And is it the official version or a "fanslation"?"

Etymology

Blend of fan + translation.

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