fandom

[/ˈfændəm/]
nounmasculinepl: fandoms
fã-base, comunidade de fãs, fã-mundo
1. The collective community of fans of a particular media franchise, celebrity, sports team, or cultural phenomenon
The Harry Potter fandom is one of the largest in the world.
A fã-base de Harry Potter é uma das maiores do mundo.
2. The culture, activities, and social dynamics shared by fans of a specific interest or entertainment property
She has been part of the anime fandom for over a decade.
Ela faz parte da comunidade de fãs de anime há mais de uma década.
3. The state or condition of being a fan; enthusiastic fandom culture encompasses fan fiction, fan art, and fan conventions
Fandom has become a major part of internet culture.
A cultura de fãs se tornou uma parte importante da cultura da internet.
The term 'fandom' originated in English internet culture in the 1990s and has become globalized, particularly among younger demographics. In Brazil, while 'fandom' is used as a loanword in digital and entertainment contexts, it is often explained or translated as 'comunidade de fãs' (fan community) or 'fã-base' in more formal settings. The concept has become especially prominent with the rise of social media, fan conventions (like Comic Con), fan fiction communities (like Archive of Our Own), and online fan cultures surrounding anime, K-pop, Marvel, and other entertainment franchises.
NYC Slang
stans, fan crew, the squad
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fan communityfan basefan culturefan following
Antonyms / Antônimos
indifferenceapathy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fã-base, comunidade de fãs
Most commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese; 'fandom' is also used as a loanword in tech and entertainment contexts
Rio de Janeiro
turma de fãs, galera de fãs
Informal usage emphasizing the social group aspect
São Paulo
fandom, comunidade de fãs
More cosmopolitan usage; loanword 'fandom' is commonly adopted in urban youth culture
Portugal
comunidade de fãs, fã-base
Portuguese Portuguese tends to use descriptive translations rather than the English loanword

Related Words

fanfanaticfan fictionfan artfan conventionshippercosplay

Related Idioms & Phrases

part of the fandom
fandom wars (conflicts between different fan communities)
fandom culture
toxic fandom
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