Meaning & use
aficionado
A person who is very knowledgeable about and enthusiastic about a particular activity or subject.
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As a lifelong aficionado of jazz, he could name the musicians on almost any classic recording.
The restaurant became a favorite meeting spot for local coffee aficionados.
A note on using this word
Aficionado, borrowed from Spanish, usually implies deep knowledge and passion, not just casual interest.
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