fanbase

British

/ ˈfænˌbeɪs /

noun

the body of admirers of a particular pop singer, football team, etc

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In a sign of the impact, F1's own statistics show 43% of its overall fanbase is now aged under 35, up by 30% since 2018.

From BBC

Over the decades, Boys' Love spread through online forums as the internet bloomed, gaining a fiercely loyal fanbase across East and South East Asia, often conservative cultures where queer love still carries stigma.

From BBC

"Part of that will be a model whereby you qualify for an expansion league in the Premiership, but based on criteria around financial sustainability, fanbase and stadium, not just performance on the field of play."

From BBC

AMC A-List, the movie theater chain’s subscription membership that allows cinephiles to see up to four movies a week, has developed a cult-like fanbase among Gen Z moviegoers.

From Los Angeles Times

And there was more good news with much-criticised striker Viktor Gyokores also scoring two fine goals on a perfect day for the Gunners and their ecstatic fanbase.

From BBC

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