fanbase

British

/ ˈfænˌbeɪs /

noun

the body of admirers of a particular pop singer, football team, etc

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"She is also amazingly camp and has a really dedicated fanbase within the LGBTQ+ community and she's had amazing moments go viral," she says.

From BBC

Hudson Williams, the 24-year-old actor who plays hockey player Shane Hollander in “Heated Rivalry,” has amassed an unexpected fanbase: lesbians on the internet.

From Salon

Sections of the fanbase are starting to turn, a factor characterised by the boos from home supporters following the Wolves shutout.

From BBC

In recent weeks a furious fanbase have directed their ire towards the Lewises amid a widely held belief that supporters' views about Frank were not being listened to.

From BBC

However, the toxicity amongst the fanbase and the meek performances on the pitch meant the club had no option but to act.

From BBC

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