Fanslation
//fænzˈleɪʃən// noun, slang
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 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"?"
Synonyms
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More examples"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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