exoticist

/ˈɛksətɪst/; /ɛkˈsɒtɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is enthusiastic about or collects exotic things, especially objects, artifacts, or knowledge from foreign cultures.

“She was a well-known exoticist, famous for her extensive collection of rare, ancient relics.”

Synonyms

  • connoisseur
  • enthusiast

Antonyms

  • purist
  • traditionalist