prozine

English

Etymology

pro +‎ zine. See pro (“professional”). Coined by American chess player and SF fandom founder Russ Chauvenet.

Noun

prozine (plural prozines)

1. A professional magazine; a journal

Usage notes

• Used especially to distinguish serious science journals from science fiction fanzines

Synonyms

• promag

Antonyms

• fanmag
• fanzine

Related terms

• semiprozine