English Dictionary

Definition of “fandom”

fandom (ˈfændəm)

Eschewing the earnest, fact-grubbing fandom of the standard rock documentary, Haynes chooses to dress up reality.

Independent (1998)

Impressive though it may be, such fervent fandom has its drawbacks.

Globe and Mail (2003)

It is a hoot and a howl and contains the best explanation of sports fandom I've ever read.

Edmonton Sun (2003)

This is not simply fandom or the search for `positive role models"; it is a moment in which private passions are given a collective focus.

Hamer, Diane & Budge, Belinda (eds) The Good, the Bad and the Gorgeous

Traditionally, fandom in Japan has always been bestowed on idols at a price: any hint of scandal, and the love disintegrates rapidly.

Times, Sunday Times (2004)

Ultimately real fandom is a beatific state to which the rest of us can only aspire.

Spiked (2005)

RINO

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Tarball

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Put on the brakes

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TOTUS

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SCOTUS

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ED

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