fandom
Noun: 1. The collective community or subculture of fans of a particular person, team, fictional series, or other interest: "Fandom" refers to the entire group of enthusiastic followers and the shared culture, activities, and social connections that exist among them.
"Fandom" is used as a singular, collective noun to describe a community. It often refers to the organized and often creative activities of fans, such as discussing, creating fan art, writing fan fiction, attending conventions, and forming online communities. * The Star Wars fandom is one of the largest and most dedicated in the world. * She is an active member of the K-pop fandom, participating in fan projects and online forums. * The author was amazed by the creativity within the book's fandom.
- "Fandom culture": Refers to the specific customs, norms, and practices common within fan communities.
- Creating alternate endings is a big part of fandom culture for that TV show.
- "Within a fandom" / "Across fandoms": Phrases used to describe activities or phenomena inside a single fan community or between different ones.
- A debate was raging within the fandom about the main character's decision.
- Collaborations across different fandoms are common at large conventions.
- Fan (noun): An enthusiastic admirer or follower. This is the singular unit that makes up a "fandom."
- He is a lifelong fan of the football club.
- Fannish (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling a fan or fandom.
- She engaged in fannish activities like writing fan fiction.
- Fan base: The group of fans of a particular celebrity, team, etc. (Often used more narrowly than "fandom," which implies a deeper, more participatory culture).
- Following: A group of supporters or admirers.
- Devotees: People who are very enthusiastic about someone or something.
- "Fandom name": The specific, often official, title for a group of fans (e.g., "ARMY" for fans of BTS, "Whovians" for fans of ).
- The band announced their official fandom name during a live concert.
- "Toxic fandom": A segment of a fan community that engages in harmful behavior such as harassment, gatekeeping, or excessive negativity.
- The actor left social media due to harassment from a part of the toxic fandom.
- the fans of a sport or famous person