Fandom
/ˈfændəm/
Definitions
A community of people who are fans of a particular person, group, activity, or form of entertainment.
/ˈfændəm/
A group of people united by a common interest, particularly in popular culture.
The Star Wars fandom is incredibly devoted to the franchise.
💡 Simply: Imagine a club where everyone loves the same thing, like a movie or a singer. That whole group of people who are super into it is called a fandom! Think of it like the world of fans!
👶 For kids: A group of people who really, really like the same thing, like a book, movie, or band.
More Examples
She found a sense of belonging within her favorite book's fandom.
The author was surprised by the large and enthusiastic fandom for his work.
How It's Used
"The Harry Potter fandom is known for its passionate fans and active online communities."
"The series' fandom actively supports and promotes the show."
Coined in the early 20th century, derived from "fan" + the suffix "-dom", suggesting a realm or state of being related to fans.
The term 'fandom' emerged in the early 20th century, particularly associated with science fiction and fantasy genres, before becoming more widespread across various forms of entertainment and interest groups.
Memory tip
Think of a 'kingdom' or 'domain' for fans.