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Connoisseurs: meaning, definitions and examples

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connoisseurs

 

[ ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

expert appreciation

A connoisseur is a person who has a deep knowledge and appreciation of a particular field, especially in the arts, food, or wine. This term often implies that the individual has refined tastes and a level of expertise that allows them to judge quality and value more effectively than the average person.

Synonyms

aficionado, authority, expert, specialist

Examples of usage

  • She is a connoisseur of fine wines.
  • As a chocolate connoisseur, he could differentiate between various cacao varieties.
  • The gallery was filled with connoisseurs admiring the new art exhibition.

Translations

Translations of the word "connoisseurs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 connoisseurs

🇮🇳 विशेषज्ञ

🇩🇪 Kenner

🇮🇩 ahli

🇺🇦 експерти

🇵🇱 koneserzy

🇯🇵 愛好家

🇫🇷 connaisseurs

🇪🇸 conocedores

🇹🇷 uzmanlar

🇰🇷 전문가

🇸🇦 خبراء

🇨🇿 znalci

🇸🇰 znalci

🇨🇳 鉴赏家

🇸🇮 poznavalci

🇮🇸 sérfræðingar

🇰🇿 маман

🇬🇪 ექსპერტები

🇦🇿 mütəxəssislər

🇲🇽 conocedores

Etymology

The word 'connoisseur' comes from the French term 'connaisseur', meaning 'someone who has knowledge'. It derives from the Old French 'conoistre', which itself comes from the Latin 'cognoscere', meaning 'to know'. The earliest recorded use of the term in English dates back to the late 17th century, when it was adopted to refer specifically to someone with discerning tastes and knowledge, particularly in context with art and gourmet food. Over time, the term has broadened to encompass experts in a variety of fields, emphasizing the importance of experience and education in the appreciation of complex subjects.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,038, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.