romantasy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A genre of literature combining elements of both romance and fantasy.
  2. A work in the genre; a romantic fantasy; a fantastical romance.

Pronunciation

/ɹəʊˈmæn.tə.si/ /ɹoʊˈmæn.tə.si/ [ɹoʊˈmæ̃ɾ̃əsi] [ɹoʊˈmænəsi]

Word forms

romantasy romantasies

Etymology

Blend of romance + fantasy. The term was popularized in 2020.

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