noun
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a person filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatic
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archaic a religious visionary, esp one whose zeal for religion is extravagant or unbalanced
Other Word Forms
- antienthusiast noun
Etymology
Origin of enthusiast
First recorded in 1600–10; from Greek enthousiastḗs “inspired person, possessed person,” from enthousí(a) “possession by a god” ( enthusiasm ) + -astēs -ast ( def. ) (variant of -istēs -ist after i )
Example Sentences
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Walking with Clumbers is an enthusiasts' and social group set up 10 years ago by Barbara Weston, from Coalville in Leicestershire.
From BBC
It’s a dream destination for car enthusiasts, builders and DIYers, though even casual visitors will find plenty to enjoy.
From Salon
The class is part of Modernism Week, a festival held every February in Palm Springs that attracts Midcentury architecture enthusiasts from around the world, with home and neighborhood tours and lectures.
For enthusiasts, the news is good: The VW Golf GTI is still fun, still practical and—best of all—still here.
Still, the fact that Universal has been able to pack such a mighty experience into a tight piece of real estate should be positive news for coaster enthusiasts.
From Los Angeles Times
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