# GAFIA

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡæfi.ə/

## Definitions
1. The state of becoming involved in science fiction and fandom activity, leaving the mundane world.
2. The state of exiting or becoming inactive in fandom.

## Etymology
Acronym of getting away from it all. Used in early science-fiction fandom.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gafia