Main Entry:

afi·cio·na·do

Variant(s):

also af·fi·cio·na·do \-ˈnä-(ˌ)dō\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural afi·cio·na·dos

Etymology:

Spanish, from past participle of aficionar to inspire affection, from afición affection, from Latin affection-, affectio — more at affection

Date:

1802

: a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity : devotee <aficionados of the bullfight> <movie aficionados>