afficionado

/ˌæfɪˈʃɑːnˌdeɪəʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person with a deep interest or enthusiasm for a particular activity, subject, or thing.

“She was an aficionado of fine art and spent her free time visiting museums.”

2. noun

A person who is expert in or has a deep understanding of a particular field or activity.

“He was an aficionado of jazz music and played the saxophone in a local band.”

Synonyms

  • connoisseur
  • enthusiast
  • fan

Antonyms

  • amateur
  • novice