fancier
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7.4
- noun
- /ˈfænʃər/
- She is a dedicated fancier of rare cat breeds and often attends shows to meet other enthusiasts.
- fancier restaurants
- pigeon fanciers
- dog fanciers
Examples
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As a bird fancier, he spends hours researching different species and their care requirements.
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A few months ago, I mentioned to my husband that I wanted a fancier coffee maker.
Blog text (26) -
She is a cat fancier, always on the lookout for a new lap-cat.
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Some birds have been taken out of their cages and are being expertly examined by pigeon fanciers.
Fiction book (2001) -
Participants in affinity groups are enabled to express their identities (e.g., as Havanese dog fanciers) through the online forum.
Academic text (2015) -
The local art fancier organizes events to promote appreciation for local artists and their work.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show
508
1.6
A person who likes and supports someone or something
306
1.9
A person who really likes and supports someone or something
189
2.5
A person who likes something very much, especially books or music
81
3.4
A person who is very interested and excited about a hobby or subject
41
7.5
A person who loves something and spends a lot of time on it
33
4.7
A person who likes an activity very much and spends a lot of time doing it
28
6.0
A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something
26
7.3
A man who likes a film, game, or show so much he defends it strongly
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7.7
A person who really likes and knows a lot about a subject or activity
12
3.5
A person who does an activity for fun, not as a job
8
3.7
A person who loves something like a band or team a lot and shows strong support
7
2.7
A person who loves and supports a team, person, or group a lot
5
7.6
A woman who shows very strong excitement for a celebrity or show
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4.1
A person who really loves and supports a singer, team, or show
1
6.3
A person who loves an activity very much and spends a lot of time on it
1
9.6
A person who is very excited about an activity and does it a lot
1
7.5
A person who is very eager to answer questions or take part
Compounds
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fancier comes from the simpler word fancy, which first meant 'imagination' and later 'to like'. So a fancier is literally someone who 'fancies' something, a person who really likes it or has it as a hobby.