Definition

A person who has a strong interest in or enthusiasm for a particular subject, often related to breeding animals or growing plants for specific qualities.

Example

She is a fancier of rare orchids and spends a lot of time caring for her collection.

Conversation

Have you met that new guy in our class who is a real fancier of vintage cars?

Yeah, I spoke to him yesterday; he knows so much about them!

I can't believe how passionate a fancier can be about cars.

It's inspiring! I wish I had that kind of enthusiasm for something.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fancier → It is formed from "fancy" (from Middle English *fancy*, meaning imagination or a liking) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A fancier is a person who has a liking or strong interest in something, often in a specific hobby or collection.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has a strong 'liking' ('fancy') for something — that's what a fancier is, a person who enjoys or is passionate about a particular interest.

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