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fanbase

British  
/ ˈfænˌbeɪs /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Liverpool's 20th title, equalling Manchester United, was a cause of rejoicing from their global fanbase.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Hughes was present when Liverpool went off to a chorus of boos against Chelsea earlier this month - a clear sign that the fanbase was turning.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Punch's predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Being Bob Dylan must be exhausting, and the fanbase kind of deserves what it gets from that standpoint.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

On the one hand, being Bob Dylan must be exhausting, and the fanbase kind of deserves what it gets from that standpoint.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

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