aficionada

/ˌæfɪˈθiːnɑːdə/

Definitions

1. noun

a female enthusiast or expert in a particular field or activity, especially one that is considered fashionable or sophisticated

“She’s a well-known aficionada of fine art, with a collection of rare paintings.”

2. noun

a female devotee or admirer of a particular hobby or interest

“Her friends have nicknamed her an aficionada of sci-fi novels, given her extensive library.”

Synonyms

  • connoisseur
  • enthusiast
  • expert

Antonyms

  • amateur
  • novice