99% of people misunderstand the word 'Fan'

Although commonly used, few people know where the word "Fan" comes from.

In English, the word "Fan" means a fan. The word to describe admiration and adoration for someone is called "Fanatic".

The word Fanatic comes from the Latin word "Fanaticus", originally used to describe a person obsessed with religion, behaving hysterically due to strong beliefs.

According to some theories, in the late 19th century, the word "Fanatic" shortened to "Fan", began to be popular in the context of sports , especially baseball in the US, to refer to enthusiastic fans.

The rise of the media contributed to making the term "Fan" familiar and widely used. The word "Fan" then spread to many other fields such as music , movies, games, and idols.

Nowadays, the word Fan is not only an expression of affection but also associated with the whole culture of fandom. This also unintentionally obscures the true meaning of the word Fan.

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