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Definition of fandom

fandom

/ˈfæn.dəm/
fan · dom
Plural:fandoms
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• noun

1

The collective community or subculture of enthusiastic admirers and supporters surrounding a particular person, team, fictional universe, or cultural phenomenon.

Example

"The science fiction series has a dedicated online fandom that organizes annual conventions and creates extensive fan art."

2

The state, condition, or cultural practice of being an ardent admirer or supporter of someone or something.

Example

"Her lifelong sports fandom began when her grandfather took her to her first baseball game at age seven."

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• Rhymes for fandom

• Nearby Words

fancy
fancypants
fandango
fandom
fanfare
fanfic
fanfiction

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century (originally in American sports journalism referring to baseball enthusiasts) by combining 'fan' (a shortened form of 'fanatic', from Latin 'fanaticus') with the Old English suffix '-dom', denoting a collective realm or community.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fandom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fandom
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