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enthusiast

[ en-thoo-zee-ast, -ist ]

noun

  1. a person who is filled with enthusiasm for some principle, pursuit, etc.; a person of ardent zeal:

    a sports enthusiast.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. a religious visionary or fanatic.


enthusiast

/ ɪ²ÔˈθÂá³Ü˳úɪˌæ²õ³Ù /

noun

  1. a person filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatic
  2. archaic.
    a religious visionary, esp one whose zeal for religion is extravagant or unbalanced
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²¹²Ôt¾±Â·±ð²Ô·³Ù³ó³Üs¾±Â·²¹²õ³Ù noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of enthusiast1

First recorded in 1600–10; from Greek ±ð²Ô³Ù³ó´Ç³Ü²õ¾±²¹²õ³Ùḗs “inspired person, possessed person,†from ±ð²Ô³Ù³ó´Ç³Ü²õí(²¹) “possession by a god†( enthusiasm ) + -²¹²õ³Ùŧ²õ -ast ( def ) (variant of -¾±²õ³Ùŧ²õ -ist after i )
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It is believed the last time people ventured on to Heard Island was in 2016, when a group of amateur radio enthusiasts broadcasted from there with permission of the Australian government.

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But it’s Alvin, engineer and historical enthusiast, who distinguishes that “every war story was a systems story, usually one of a breakdown. Intentions were always good; decisions made at scale.â€

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Car dealerships across Southern California — home to car enthusiasts and one of the nation’s largest auto markets — are unsure about what comes next.

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He shot a game show pilot in 2022 and, as a major enthusiast of the genre, is likely to pursue a hosting role in the future.

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He said he thinks part of the surge in support may be due to enthusiasts’ desire to support the arts, especially as funding opportunities have taken a hit amid the economic uncertainty.

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