fanhood
Being a devotee
Fanhood is the state of being a fan—the condition of devoted enthusiasm for a team, performer, or cultural phenomenon.
It encompasses the identity, community, and emotional investment that come with following something passionately: Her fanhood dates back to childhood.
The word emphasizes fan as an ongoing identity rather than a passing interest.
Loyalty owed to authority
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
steadfastness · fidelity · constancy · attachment · fealty · bond · trueness · unwavering
Intense emotional drive
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- zealIntense driving devotion
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- ardorIntense emotional warmth
devotion · eagerness · intensity · energy · exuberance · spiritedness · animation · keenness
Commercial products offered
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- fanficUnofficial stories using existing characters
- fanartUnofficial creative homages
collectibles · memorabilia · shipping · lore · canon · headcanon · theories · spoilers
Vocal encouragement given
- rootingActively cheering someone on
- backingAid or sponsorship
- championingVigorously supporting a cause
- advocacyPleading for a cause
encouragement · patronage · endorsement · promotion · rallying · boosting · attendance · viewership
Knitted pullover garment
- flairStylish natural aptitude
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- avatarDigital user representation
- monikerInformal designation for someone
handle · nickname · persona · badge · emblem · insignia · tattoo · chant
Coming after another
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- clubOrganization with membership
- leagueAssociation or distance unit
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
collective · circle · clique · faction · guild · network · association · alliance
allegiance
Loyalty owed to authority
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
commitment · steadfastness · fidelity · constancy · attachment · fealty · bond · trueness · unwavering · ride-or-die
passion
Intense emotional drive
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- zealIntense driving devotion
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
ardor · devotion · eagerness · intensity · energy · exuberance · spiritedness · animation · keenness · avidity
merchandise
Commercial products offered
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- fanficUnofficial stories using existing characters
fanart · collectibles · memorabilia · shipping · lore · canon · headcanon · theories · spoilers · binge-watching
cheering
Vocal encouragement given
- rootingActively cheering someone on
- backingAid or sponsorship
- championingVigorously supporting a cause
advocacy · encouragement · patronage · endorsement · promotion · rallying · boosting · attendance · viewership · ratings
jersey
Knitted pullover garment
moniker · handle · nickname · persona · badge · emblem · insignia · tattoo · chant · anthem
following
Coming after another
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- clubOrganization with membership
- leagueAssociation or distance unit
congregation · collective · circle · clique · faction · guild · network · association · alliance · society
fanhoodindifference
Lack of interest
apathy · disinterest · detachment · unconcern · nonchalance
fanhoodhatred
Intense hostile aversion
loathing · anti-fandom · detestation · animosity · contempt
fan, fancy, fans, fanatic, fancied, fanatical, fancying, fancies, fanaticism