enthusiast
ihn-THOO-zee-ast
Enthusiast (noun) means a person who is very keen and passionate about a particular subject or activity. Example: “He's a real car enthusiast who spends every weekend at the garage.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek enthousiastes, related to "enthusiasm."
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What does “enthusiast” mean?
The word “enthusiast” means a person who is very keen and passionate about a particular subject or activity. In plain terms, someone who is deeply into and excited about a particular hobby or interest.
How do you pronounce “enthusiast”?
“Enthusiast” is pronounced ihn-THOO-zee-ast (/ənˈθuziˌɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “enthusiast” in a sentence?
Here is “enthusiast” used in a sentence: “He's a real car enthusiast who spends every weekend at the garage.”
What is another word for “enthusiast”?
Words with a similar meaning to “enthusiast” include addict, buff, aficionado, amateur, devotee and fancier.
What part of speech is “enthusiast”?
“Enthusiast” is a noun.
Where does the word “enthusiast” come from?
The word “enthusiast” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek enthousiastes, related to "enthusiasm.".
Is “enthusiast” a common word?
“Enthusiast” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
