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common
/fan/
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Translation
fan, supporter
Word origin
Borrowed from English 'fan', itself a shortening of 'fanatic', from Latin fanaticus ('inspired by a temple'), from fanum ('temple').
- Origin
- English
- Root
- fan
- English cognates
- fanatic, fan
Grammar
Gendercommon
Pluralfans
Examples
gran .
I have been a big fan of that band since I was a child.
Miles .
Thousands of fans were waiting for the singer at the airport.
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My sister is a fan of the same team as me.
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Are you a fan of science fiction films?
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The fans asked for a photo with their favourite actor.
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