This is the 10267th most frequent Russian word.
болельщик
"Болельщик" means "sports fan" or "supporter."
Here, the word 'болельщик' refers to a sports fan or supporter, showing its primary context in Russian.
На стадионе собралось много болельщиков, поддерживающих свою команду.
There were many fans gathered at the stadium, supporting their team.
In this sentence, 'болельщик' is used to emphasize the enthusiastic dedication of a fan towards their preferred sports team.
Мой друг — заядлый болельщик футбольного клуба 'Зенит'.
My friend is an avid fan of the football club 'Zenit'.
This usage of 'болельщики', the plural form, highlights the collective impact of fans as a group in enhancing the ambiance of an event.