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fandom

American  
[fan-duhm] / ˈfæn dəm /

noun

  1. fans collectively, as of a celebrity, a movie, a book, or a professional game or sport.


Etymology

Origin of fandom

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; fan 2 + -dom

Example Sentences

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Pokémon also attracts a diverse audience, in contrast to some fandoms, which can skew male or be suspicious of newcomers.

From BBC

For three decades, the meta-horror franchise “Scream” has outmaneuvered its fandom with so many convoluted murder motives that the only shocker left would be a straightforward, sincere slasher.

From Los Angeles Times

“Independent theaters are now buying these popcorn buckets, because it’s a part of the fandom experience.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The fandom transcends nationality, religion, age and political persuasion, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Indeed, the Super Bowl host committee is presenting an Innovation Summit ahead of the game, which includes a panel covering AI and the future of global fandom.

From MarketWatch