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enthusiast

noun en·thu·si·ast \-ˌast, -əst\

: a person who feels enthusiasm for something : a person who enjoys something very much

Full Definition of ENTHUSIAST

:  a person filled with enthusiasm: as
a :  one who is ardently attached to a cause, object, or pursuit <a sports car enthusiast>
b :  one who tends to become ardently absorbed in an interest
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First Known Use of ENTHUSIAST

1570

Rhymes with ENTHUSIAST

ENTHUSIAST Defined for Kids

enthusiast

noun en·thu·si·ast \in-ˈthü-zē-ˌast, -ˈthyü-\

Definition of ENTHUSIAST for Kids

:  a person who is very excited about or interested in something <a fishing enthusiast>

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