A person who recognizes and values the worth or quality of something.
From appreciate + -or suffix (one who performs an action). The -or ending creates agent nouns from verbs, following Latin patterns. The word emerged in English around the 17th century as society developed more formal roles and professions.
Art museums actually employ 'appreciators' in training programs—people who are specifically taught to slow down and notice details, which literally changes how their brains process visual information!
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