fandom
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
all the fans of a particular person, team, or creative work, seen as one big group.
the collective body of fans associated with a specific person, sports team, or fictional universe.
Simple“The singer has a huge fandom that follows her to every concert.”
In context“The local football team's fandom remained loyal even after a decade of disappointing results in the national league.”
Synonymsfanbasefollowing - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the community and activities created by fans, such as writing stories or making art about what they love.
the subculture composed of fans characterized by social interaction and creative production related to their shared interest.
Simple“She spent her weekends active in the sci-fi fandom, writing stories online.”
In context“Online fandom has transformed how television producers interact with their audience, often leading to direct changes in a show's direction based on viewer feedback.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the feeling or state of being a dedicated fan of something.
the state or condition of being a fan; the intensity of one's devotion to a particular interest.
Simple“His lifelong fandom began when he saw his first comic book at age five.”
In context“Sociologists have begun to study the psychological drivers of fandom, examining why certain individuals form such deep emotional attachments to fictional characters.”
SynonymsAntonyms
From fan + -dom.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.