fandom

English

/ˈfændəm/

noun
Definitions
  • The fans of a sport, activity, work, person etc., taken as a group.
  • The subculture of fans.
  • The state, quality, or condition of being a fan.

Etymology

Suffix from English fan (admirer, electrical device).

Origin

English

fan

Gloss

admirer, electrical device

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