aficionado

The definition of an aficionado is a person who is a fan of something.

(noun)

A groupie who follows his favorite musical act from town to town is an example of an aficionado.

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See aficionado in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. aficionados

a devoted follower of some sport, art, etc.

Origin: Sp, pp. of aficionar < ML *affectionare, to like, be devoted to < L affectio: see affection

See aficionado in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. a·fi·cio·na·dos
An enthusiastic admirer or follower; a fan.

Origin:

Origin: Spanish

Origin: , past participle of aficionar, to induce a liking for

Origin: , from afición, liking

Origin: , from Latin affectiō, affectiōn-; see affection

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