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fan base
The entirety of the supporters and fans of a particular person (e.g., musician, actor), a group (e.g., band, sports team), or a topic (e.g., film series, computer game).
Die Band bedankte sich bei ihrer treuen Fangemeinde für die jahrelange Unterstützung.
The band thanked its loyal fan base for years of support.
The word is made up of 'Fan' (fan), a loanword from English, and 'Gemeinde' (community/congregation). A 'Gemeinde' is a community, so 'Fangemeinde' literally means the 'community of fans'.
Die Fangemeinde des Autors wartet gespannt auf sein neues Buch.
The author's fan base is eagerly waiting for his new book.
Common adjectives used with 'Fangemeinde' (fan base) are 'treu' (loyal), 'groß' (large), or 'wachsend' (growing). Typical verbs are 'eine Fangemeinde haben' (to have a fan base) or 'sich bei der Fangemeinde bedanken' (to thank the fan base).
Der Fußballverein hat eine riesige Fangemeinde auf der ganzen Welt.
The football club has a huge fan base all over the world.
This word is almost always used in the context of culture, entertainment, and sports. People speak of the fan base of a musician, a sports team, a television series, or a video game.
Die Fangemeinde der Serie diskutiert online über das Staffelfinale.
The fan base of the series is discussing the season finale online.
following / retinue
Gefolgschaft and Fangemeinde both refer to a group of people who follow a person or group. Fangemeinde is especially suitable for fans of musicians, teams, or subjects, while Gefolgschaft emphasizes loyal support for a person or idea. Choose Fangemeinde in a fan context and Gefolgschaft when stronger loyalty is meant.
Die Band konnte ihre Fangemeinde mit einem neuen Lied begeistern.
The band thrilled its fan base with a new song.
Der politische Redner konnte seine treue Gefolgschaft auch für schwierige Aufgaben gewinnen.
The political speaker was able to win over his loyal following for difficult tasks as well.
