Fandom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfændəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fandom is a noun meaning The fans of a sport, activity, work, person etc., taken as a group.
Meaning
The fans of a sport, activity, work, person etc., taken as a group.
More Meanings
- The subculture of fans, especially of TV shows.
- The state, quality, or condition of being a fan.
Example Sentences
"'Who is this Swain?' is the question that is being bowled about in local fandom."
So I was like, ‘When this comes out, fans are going to lose their s–t!’ And I was half-right. I’ve watched fandoms get mad at creators before like Rian Johnson on ‘The Last Jedi.’
Despite personal schisms and differences in spiritual experience, there is a very coherent theology of Snape shared between the wives. To examine this manifestation of religious fandom, I will first discuss the canon scepticism and anti-Rowling sentiment that helps to contextualise the wider belief in Snape as a character who extends beyond book and film.
Word Forms
- fandoms
Synonyms for fandom
Depending on context, synonyms include fanhood.
Antonyms for fandom
Common opposites include anti-fandom, hatedom.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fanhood, fanbase, fanac, fankind, bandom, subfandom.
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Sources & Attribution
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