Enthusiasts: meaning, definitions and examples

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enthusiasts

 

[ ɪnˈθjuːziæsts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

group of people

Enthusiasts are people who are very interested in a particular activity or subject and who spend a lot of time on it.

Synonyms

aficionado, devotee, enthusiast, fan, lover

Examples of usage

  • He's an art enthusiast and has a huge collection of paintings.
  • She's a photography enthusiast and loves capturing beautiful moments.
  • They are car enthusiasts and enjoy attending auto shows.
  • The enthusiasts gathered together to share their passion for hiking.
  • Being a technology enthusiast, he always keeps up with the latest gadgets.
Context #2 | Noun

individual

An enthusiast is a person who is highly interested in and passionate about a particular subject or activity.

Synonyms

aficionado, buff, enthusiast, fanatic, lover

Examples of usage

  • She is an enthusiast of classical music and attends concerts regularly.
  • He is an aviation enthusiast and enjoys studying aircraft designs.
  • The gardening enthusiast spends hours tending to his plants.
  • As a fitness enthusiast, she goes to the gym every day.
  • The wine enthusiast enjoys exploring different vineyards and tasting wines.

Translations

Translations of the word "enthusiasts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entusiastas

🇮🇳 उत्साही

🇩🇪 Enthusiasten

🇮🇩 penggemar

🇺🇦 ентузіасти

🇵🇱 entuzjaści

🇯🇵 愛好者 (あいこうしゃ)

🇫🇷 enthousiastes

🇪🇸 entusiastas

🇹🇷 meraklılar

🇰🇷 열광자

🇸🇦 المتحمسين

🇨🇿 nadšenci

🇸🇰 nadšenci

🇨🇳 爱好者 (àihàozhě)

🇸🇮 navdušenci

🇮🇸 áhugamenn

🇰🇿 құмарлар

🇬🇪 მოწამეები

🇦🇿 həvəskarlar

🇲🇽 entusiastas

Etymology

The word 'enthusiast' originated from the Greek word 'enthousiastēs', which means 'one inspired by a god'. It was first used in the 18th century to describe someone with intense or eager interest in a particular subject. Over the years, the term has evolved to encompass a wide range of passions and hobbies, reflecting the diverse interests of individuals in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,821, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.