Fan Culture Vocabulary

noun a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something

• The devotee traveled from afar to attend the religious ceremony.
• She's a big devotee of that new band.
• He's a hardcore devotee of that video game franchise.
• She was a devotee of classical literature, immersing herself in the works of the great authors.

noun a large choreographed display of support by fans at a sports event, typically involving banners and flags

• The supporters group organized an impressive tifo display before the match.
• Did you see the tifo the fans made for the game? It was awesome!
• The tifo at the stadium was lit! It really hyped up the crowd.
• The tifo of unity and solidarity displayed by the fans was truly inspiring.