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US/ɪnˈθuː.zi.æst/
UK/ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æst/
a person who is very interested in something and spends a lot of time on it
In context
My uncle is a car enthusiast who spends every weekend in his garage.
The magazine is written for fitness enthusiasts of all ages.
She became a keen enthusiast of old films after one summer course.
Words that go with enthusiast
noun + noun
- sports enthusiastHe is a lifelong sports enthusiast.
- fitness enthusiastFitness enthusiasts fill the park at dawn.
- film enthusiastThe festival attracts film enthusiasts from abroad.
- car enthusiastA car enthusiast bought the old model.
adjective + noun
- keen enthusiastShe is a keen enthusiast of birdwatching.
- avid enthusiastAn avid enthusiast, he owns hundreds of records.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a football enthusiastic.Correct: He is a football enthusiast.