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n. - A serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer; A fan of bull fighting; An ardent fan, supporter, or enthusiast.

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  • Are you an aficionado of science fiction literature?
  • Shankar Chatterjee, a medical doctor and hockey aficionado, is focusing on the sport's future.
  • Not unusual for Mexico, though I love it and am dedicated "aficionado".
  • I especialy liked your paranthetical: (I also wouldn't know the term "aficionado").
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