fandom

IPA/ˈfændəm/
IPA/ˈfændəm/

fandom — noun

  • fandomsingular
  • fandomsplural

1. the feeling of being a very enthusiastic fan of a particular person, group, or a

1.名詞B1
釋義

the feeling of being a very enthusiastic fan of a particular person, group, or activity

例句

Trang's fandom of the singer began when she heard her first song on the radio.

fandom of + [person] — possessive noun as subject

Kian's fandom for the local basketball team started when he was seven years old.

同義詞
  • enthusiasm

    broader — can apply to any strong interest, not just for famous people or media

  • devotion

    stronger emotional attachment, often suggesting long-term loyalty

  • admiration

    more about respect and appreciation; less intense than fandom

反義詞
  • indifference

    lack of interest or feeling, the opposite of strong enthusiasm

文法句型

fandom of + [person/thing]

fandom for + [team/interest]

用法筆記

This sense is usually uncountable. The preposition 'of' or 'for' is used to specify the person or thing admired.

常見錯誤

❌I have a strong fandom of K-pop.
✅I am a big fan of K-pop.
💡'fandom' describes a general state or culture, not an individual's personal interest. Use 'being a fan' or 'enthusiasm' for an individual feeling.
❌She has fandom for the band since 2015.
✅She has been a fan of the band since 2015.
💡'fandom' is a noun, not used as a verb or in 'have + fandom' constructions.

2. the community formed by people who are very enthusiastic supporters of a particu

2.名詞B1
釋義

the community formed by people who are very enthusiastic supporters of a particular celebrity, sports team, TV programme, or similar interest

例句

The Harry Potter fandom has created thousands of stories and artworks online.

the [name] fandom — named franchise as community

The singer's fandom raised a large amount of money for local charities.

fandom as collective subject performing an action

同義詞
  • fan base

    focuses more on the size or commercial value of the fans; less about shared culture

  • following

    can refer to any group of supporters, including on social media

  • community

    broader term — any group of people with shared interests, not necessarily fans

文法句型

the [name] fandom

the [show/team] fandom

用法筆記

This sense is countable and describes a particular community. It is most commonly used with a possessive noun or 'the' before a name (e.g. 'the Taylor Swift fandom'). Distinguish from sense 1 (BEING A FAN): sense 1 focuses on the individual feeling, while sense 2 focuses on the group of fans as a collective.

常見錯誤

❌There were 200 fandoms at the concert.
✅There were 200 fans at the concert.
💡'fandom' refers to the whole community, not individual fans.
❌The fandom of the movie are very active online.
✅The fandom of the movie is very active online.
💡'fandom' is grammatically singular even though it refers to a group of people.