In English, the word "fan" means a fan or a large fan. The term used to describe intense admiration or fanaticism towards someone is "Fanatic".
The word "fanatic" originates from the Latin "Fanaticus," originally used to describe a person obsessed with religion, behaving in a frenzied manner due to their intense beliefs.
According to some theories, in the late 19th century, the word "Fanatic" shortened to "Fan," began to become popular in the context of sports , especially baseball in the US, to refer to enthusiastic fans.
The rise of media outlets has 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.
Today, the word "fan" is not only an expression of affection but is also associated with fan culture. This inadvertently obscures the true meaning of the word "fan."
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/99-nguoi-hieu-sai-tu-fan-ar949368.html
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