animal fancier
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7.5
- noun
- /ˈænɪməl ˈfænʃər/
- As an animal fancier, she attends dog shows across the country every year.
Examples
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The club was formed by a group of local animal fanciers interested in exotic birds.
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Many animal fanciers spend years perfecting the traits of specific breeds.
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She is a passionate animal fancier.
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Many animal fanciers attend the annual pet show.
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As an animal fancier, she dedicated her weekends to breeding exotic birds and attending shows.
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The local fair featured competitions where animal fanciers showcased their prized pets.
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Every year, the animal fanciers gather to exchange tips on care and training methods for their beloved animals.
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is compositionally built from 'animal' (animals) and 'fancier' (an enthusiast or hobbyist), so the overall meaning — a person enthusiastic about animals, often breeding or showing them — is directly derivable from the parts. This follows a common modifier + head noun pattern found cross-linguistically, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Animal fancier comes from the older use of fancier, a person who 'fancies' or 'likes' something, so it literally meant someone who liked animals. So today an animal fancier is someone who owns, breeds, shows, or cares for animals as a hobby or job.