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/KAN-un/ Intermediate Updated September 16, 2025

Elements of a story officially confirmed as true by the creator.

Example sentence

The sequel made it canon.

Similar words

official storyline

Details

  • Category: internet culture
  • Region: Global
  • First use: 2000s
  • Origin: Fandom slang; 2000s.

Notes

Central to fandom debates and theories.

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