'zine
noun
a shortened form of fanzine.
'zine
American
[zeen]
/ zin /
Or
zine
noun
zine
British
/ ziːn /
noun
Etymology
Origin of 'zine
By shortening
Example Sentences
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The protesters unseated Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who had ruled for nearly 24 years.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Andrew’s hobnobbing with relatives of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and Tunisia’s ex-president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, who was ousted during a popular uprising, raised questions from concerned lawmakers in Britain’s parliament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
President Saied was elected in 2019 promising a return to stable government following years of political instability after long-time leader Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was ousted by the "Arab Spring" street protests in 2011.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Cake Zine is an independent print publication exploring society through sweets.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2023
Answer.—Some trace it to Ben Zine, an inflammable friend of "ancient Pistol's."
From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 25, September 17, 1870 by Various
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