De fanclub
Example: De fanclub van de band organiseert een groot concert dit weekend.
Definition
"De fanclub" refers to a group of enthusiastic supporters or admirers of a music band or artist who often gather to share their passion, attend events, and promote their favorite band. For example, "De fanclub van de band organiseert een groot concert dit weekend" means the fanclub is organizing a big concert this weekend.
Etymology
The term "de fanclub" originates from the English word "fan" which is short for "fanatic," combined with "club," meaning an organized group of people. The Dutch adopted this term to describe groups dedicated to supporting their favorite music artists. Did you know that the concept of a fanclub became popular with the rise of pop and rock music in the 20th century?
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"De fanclub" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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