enthusiast
Translation
enthusiast, fan, aficionado, devotee
Examples
He is a real car enthusiast.
He is a real car enthusiast.
The stadium was full of football enthusiasts.
The stadium was full of football enthusiasts.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a person who is very interested in (sth.) He is an enthusiast of modern art.
a ((sth.)) enthusiast a person who is an enthusiast of (sth.) He is a classic car enthusiast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fan, supporter, aficionado, devotee
Etymology
From Greek 'enthousiastēs' (person inspired by a god). See 'enthusiasm'.
Memory Tips
An enthusiast is a person (the '-ist' suffix) who is filled with enthusiasm.