Enthusiast

Origin

From ecclesiastical Greek ἐνθουσιαστής (enthousiastēs, "an enthusiast, a zealot"), from ἐνθουσιάζειν (enthousiazein, "intransitive be inspired or possessed by a god, be rapt, be in ecstasy, transitive inspire"): see enthusiasm.

Full definition of enthusiast

Noun

1. A person filled with or guided by enthusiasm.
2. (archaic) A person exhibiting over-zealous religious fervour.

Synonyms

• addict
• aficionado
• amateur
• fancier
• fan
• fanatic
• fiend
• freak
• geek
• junkie
• rooter
• maniac
• partisan
• power user computing
• prosumer marketing
• zealot

Related terms

• enthuse
• enthusiasm
• enthusiastic