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trainspotter

English

Etymology

train +? spotter

Noun

trainspotter (plural trainspotters)

  1. A person whose hobby is train spotting.
  2. (by extension) An obsessive follower of any minority interest or hobby.

Related terms

  • trainspotting
  • planespotter

See also

  • anorak
  • ferroequinologist

Translations

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railfan

English

Etymology

From rail +? fan

Noun

railfan (plural railfans)

  1. (US) A railway enthusiast.

Synonyms

  • ferroequinologist, gunzel (Australia), railbuff, trainiac (informal), trainspotter

Derived terms

  • railfanning

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