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space operas

space operas is the plural of space opera.

Meaning of space opera

Noun

space opera (countable and uncountable, plural space operas)

  1. (initially derogatory) A subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that emphasizes space travel, romantic adventure, and larger-than-life characters often set against vast exotic settings.
    • SUGGESTION DEPT: In these hectic days of phrase-coining, we offer one. Westerns are called "horse operas", the morning housewife tear-jerkers are called "soap operas". For the hacky, grinding, stinking, outworn space-ship yarn, or world-saving for that matter, we offer "space opera"1941 January, "Bob" Tucker, “Archived copy”, in Le Zombie, number 36, archived from the original on 13 May 2008, page 9
  2. A subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that uses serialization.
  3. (countable) A work or production in this style.

Questions about space operas

What is space operas the plural of?
Space operas is the plural of space opera.

Words near space operas in the dictionary

  1. space navigation
  2. space of Destot
  3. space of Disse
  4. space oil
  5. space opera
  6. space operas
  7. space out
  8. space perception
  9. space permeability
  10. space polar coordinate
  11. space polar coordinates

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