fandom

noun

fan·​dom ˈfan-dəm How to pronounce fandom (audio)
1
: all the fans (as of a sport)
2
: the state or attitude of being a fan

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Social psychology experiments show that people often cope with the specter of death by attaching themselves to cultural ideologies, such as religious, political, or even sports fandom. Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024 McCauley’s opening statement speaks to the ways fandom allows celebrities like Aaron to get away with all sorts of stuff; money insulates them from consequences, and adoration blinds people from seeing the truth. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024 Some music fans feel that fandom and devotion should be considered when granting ticket sale access. Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024 The Topps collaboration signifies Westminster’s desire to capitalize on the power of fandom that drives the sports trading card industry. Erika Tulfo, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fandom 

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fandom was in 1903

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“Fandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fandom. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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