-ista

American

(used to indicate a person who is a fan or follower, as in fashionista or Sandinista.)

-ista British

combining form

indicating a supporter or follower of someone or something

fashionista
Portillista

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Etymology

Origin of -ista

C20: back formation from _Sandinista

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