Pottermania

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English

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Etymology

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From Potter +‎ -mania.

Noun

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Pottermania (uncountable)

  1. (informal) Enthusiasm for the Harry Potter franchise.
    • 2004, Lana A Whited, The ivory tower and Harry Potter: perspectives on a literary phenomenon:
      The stage and state of Pottermania, though, vary greatly by country.
    • 2005, Steve Wohlberg, End Time Delusions:
      God's last book warns, "by sorcery all the nations were deceived" (Revelation 18:23). Will Pottermania contribute to the fulfillment of this prediction?
    • 2008, Elizabeth E Heilman, Critical Perspectives on Harry Potter:
      Pottermania Good, Clean Fun or Cultural Hegemony?
    • 2008, Sandra L Beckett, Crossover Fiction: Global and Historical Perspectives:
      In the wake of Pottermania, many children's books have been repackaged for an adult market.

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