Meaning of Snapeism | Babel Free
Definitions
A new religious movement, emerging in the mid-2000s in online Harry Potter fandom, centered on the fictional character Severus Snape, with its female adherents professing a spiritual connection or astral marriage to him.
Examples
“The question⟳ of what it takes to be monogamous with Snape is one of the many theological battles that plagued—and eventually destroyed—Snapeism.”
“Alderton argues that Snapeism is a fiction-based religion, but the evidence she presents demonstrates that it is a very poor example of the category.”
“However, Harry Potter fans have⟳ also formed religious cults of their own⟳, one of the most popular examples being "Snapeism", a religion focused around the character of Severus Snape [2].”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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