A person who loves and knows a lot about a particular activity or subject, especially something like bullfighting, music, or sports.
From Spanish 'aficionado' meaning 'devoted fan,' derived from Latin 'affectio' (affection). The word came into English through Spanish culture and bullfighting traditions.
The word was practically invented for Spanish bullfighting enthusiasts, but it's now used worldwide—English speakers borrowed the Spanish passion so much they adopted the Spanish word too!
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