What does "fandom" mean?

The fans of a sport, activity, work, person etc., taken as a group.

What is a synonym for "fandom"?

Common synonyms include: fan base, fan base, fanhood, fanship.

//ˈfændəm// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The fans of a sport, activity, work, person etc., taken as a group. countable, uncountable
""'Who is this Swain?' is the question that is being bowled about in local fandom.""
2
the fans of a sport or famous person wordnet
3
The subculture of fans, especially of TV shows. countable, uncountable
4
The state, quality, or condition of being a fan. countable, uncountable
"Despite personal schisms and differences in spiritual experience, there is a very coherent theology of Snape shared between the wives. To examine this manifestation of religious fandom, I will first discuss the canon scepticism and anti-Rowling sentiment that helps to contextualise the wider belief in Snape as a character who extends beyond book and film."