noun
enthusiast
ihn-THOO-zee-ast
noun
1
A person who is very keen and passionate about a particular subject or activity.
"He's a real car enthusiast who spends every weekend at the garage."
How to Use Enthusiast
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who is deeply into and excited about a particular hobby or interest.
Common pairings
fitness enthusiast
car enthusiast
a true enthusiast
Word Forms
enthusiasts plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek enthousiastes, related to "enthusiasm."