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whovian

What does whovian mean?

A member of the Doctor Who fandom; a recognizable cosplay and panel contingent at many general and sci-fi conventions.

"The Whovians organized a TARDIS group photo by the entrance."

Origin

From 'Who' (Doctor Who) + '-vian'; longstanding fan self-label.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Whovian?
A Whovian is a fan of the sci-fi series Doctor Who, and a recognizable cosplay and panel presence at many conventions.
Where does the word Whovian come from?
It's a fan self-label built from 'Who' (as in Doctor Who) plus the suffix '-vian.'
Is 'Whovian' an official term?
It's a longstanding fan-made self-label rather than an official one, but it's widely accepted within the fandom.
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