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October 5, 2023

Word of the Day: Aficionado

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Word of the Day
: October 5, 2023

\uh-fish-ee-uh-NAH-doh\ noun

What It Means

Aficionado is a synonym of devotee and refers to someone who both likes and knows a lot about a given interest or subject.

// Mickey’s brother, an aficionado of jazz, was a regular at the downtown clubs and often bought new records on the day they were released.

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aficionado in Context

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