Plural form; people who are very enthusiastic about and knowledgeable in something, especially sports, arts, or hobbies.
Spanish 'aficionados' (masculine plural or mixed group), from 'afición' (fondness), from Latin 'affectio' (emotional attachment), dating back to the 17th century.
This Spanish word became common in English through bullfighting culture but is now used for fans of everything from jazz to coding—showing how borrowed words often escape their original context and become universally useful.
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