Geofiction
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 The conception and creation of a fictional cartographic design that is the setting of a work of fiction or of one's imagination; worldbuilding. uncountable
"It may, however, be regarded as typical that this is often the type of story in which undue attention is paid to the description of the 'ficticious' ^([sic]) geographical environment (a striking example being the geofiction of The Lord of the Rings)."
- 2 The conception and creation of realistic geological processes and landforms for the purposes of a fictional world. specifically, uncountable
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More examples""Arthur, one of my hobbies is geofiction." "Jon, let me guess. It's about creating your own imaginary land, with maps." "Yeah, you sort of get the idea.""
Etymology
From geo- + fiction. Ostensibly coined by future members of the Dutch Geofiction Association (founded 1984).
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