Enthusiast: meaning, definitions and examples
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enthusiast
[ ษชnหฮธjuหziรฆst ]
passionate about something
A person who is filled with enthusiasm for a particular activity, subject, or interest. Enthusiasts are characterized by their intense and eager enjoyment of their passion.
Synonyms
aficionado, devotee, fanatic, lover
Examples of usage
- She is an enthusiast of classical music and attends every concert in town.
- As a photography enthusiast, he spends hours capturing the perfect shot.
supporter or advocate
A person who is a strong supporter or advocate for a particular cause, organization, or idea. Enthusiasts often work tirelessly to promote and advance the interests of what they believe in.
Synonyms
advocate, champion, promoter, supporter
Examples of usage
- She is an enthusiast for environmental conservation and volunteers regularly.
- He is an enthusiast of free speech and frequently speaks out in support of it.
Translations
Translations of the word "enthusiast" in other languages:
๐ต๐น entusiasta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคธเคพเคนเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Enthusiast
๐ฎ๐ฉ penggemar
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะฝััะทัะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ entuzjasta
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฑ็่ (ใญใฃใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท enthousiaste
๐ช๐ธ entusiasta
๐น๐ท meraklฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ด์ (์ด๊ดํ๋ ์ฌ๋)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุญู ุณ
๐จ๐ฟ nadลกenec
๐ธ๐ฐ nadลกenec
๐จ๐ณ ็็ญ่ (kuรกngrรจzhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ navduลกenec
๐ฎ๐ธ รกhugamaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะผะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแแแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษvษsli
๐ฒ๐ฝ entusiasta
Etymology
The word 'enthusiast' originated from the Greek word 'enthousiastฤs', which means 'one who is possessed by a god'. It was first used in the English language in the early 18th century to describe a person who is inspired or possessed by a fervent and zealous passion for something. The term has evolved to encompass individuals who are deeply passionate and dedicated to their interests or causes.
See also: enthusiastic.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,498, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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