fan base

Collective devoted following

A fan base is the collective group of devoted followers of a particular team, performer, franchise, or public figure.

The term treats fans as a foundation that supports continued success: The band built a loyal fan base through constant touring.

Also spelled as one word: fanbase.

Related

devotees · cult following · loyalists · diehards · fanbase · meet and greet · army · hive · tribe · admirers · stadium · enthusiasts · merch sales · community support · cheer · groupies · subscribers · interviews

Categories
Opposites
level of engagement

fan basecasual viewers

Infrequent, uncommitted audience members

haters · detractors · general public · critics · non-fans

sentiment toward subject

fan basehaters

Those who loathe

anti-fans · detractors · anti-fandom · critics · hate group

Family

base, fan, fans, fanatic, fanaticism, fanatically, fan bases

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
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