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fandom

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //fˈændəm// fan·dom

n. the group of people who are huge fans of a specific movie, book, or celebrity. It describes the community and culture they build together.

n. the collective community of enthusiasts devoted to a specific person, fictional work, or subculture. Refers to the social network and shared activities of fans rather than just the state of being a fan.


SIMPLE

The Star Wars fandom is famous for its creative costumes.

CONTEXTUAL

Social media has allowed the fandom to organize global events and share fan art within seconds of a new episode release.

COMPLEX

While a fandom can provide a profound sense of belonging for its members, it can also become exclusionary when internal debates over canon or authenticity turn into gatekeeping.

Origin

From fan + -dom.

Usage

Often used with 'the' to refer to a specific community; can be uncountable when referring to the general state of being a fan.

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