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There is absolutely no point in not being a populist. What I feel emboldened to do is to take something which is a minority interest and make it accessible without dumbing it down. I'm such an enthusiast for peculiar things, things that are perhaps a bit avant-garde, and try and involve everyone.
Lee Hall

Meaning of "enthusiast" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ENTHUSIAST

enthusiast  [ɪnˈθjuːzɪˌæst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENTHUSIAST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Enthusiast is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ENTHUSIAST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm originally meant inspiration or possession by a divine afflatus or by the presence of a god. Johnson's Dictionary, the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language, defines enthusiasm as "a vain belief of private revelation; a vain confidence of divine favour or communication." In current English vernacular the word simply means intense enjoyment, interest, or approval. Originally, an enthusiast was a person possessed by a god. Applied by the Greeks to manifestations of divine possession, by Apollo, or by Dionysus, the term enthusiasm was also used in a transferred or figurative sense. Socrates taught that the inspiration of poets is a form of enthusiasm. Its uses were confined to a belief in religious inspiration, or to intense religious fervour or emotion. Thus, a Syrian sect of the 4th century was known as the Enthusiasts. They believed that "by perpetual prayer, ascetic practices and contemplation, man could become inspired by the Holy Spirit, in spite of the ruling evil spirit, which the fall had given to him". From their belief in the efficacy of prayer, they were also known as Euchites.

Definition of enthusiast in the English dictionary

The definition of enthusiast in the dictionary is a person filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatic. Other definition of enthusiast is a religious visionary, esp one whose zeal for religion is extravagant or unbalanced.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENTHUSIAST


bare-assed
ˈbɛərˌæst
chiliast
ˈkɪlɪˌæst
cineaste
ˈsɪnɪˌæst
ecdysiast
ɛkˈdɪzɪˌæst
encomiast
ɛnˈkəʊmɪˌæst
gymnasiast
dʒɪmˈneɪzɪˌæst
hard-assed
ˈhɑːdˌæst
heliast
ˈhiːlɪˌæst
orgiast
ˈɔːdʒɪˌæst
pancratiast
pænˈkreɪʃɪˌæst
scholiast
ˈskəʊlɪˌæst
symposiast
sɪmˈpəʊzɪˌæst
tightassed
ˈtaɪtˌæst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENTHUSIAST

enthralled
enthraller
enthralling
enthrallment
enthralment
enthrone
enthronement
enthronisation
enthronise
enthronization
enthronize
enthuse
enthused
enthusiasm
enthusiastic
enthusiastical
enthusiastically
enthymematic
enthymematical
enthymeme

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENTHUSIAST

at least
at the least
breakfast
cast
coast
deep in the past
do-it-yourself enthusiast
east
ecclesiast
elegiast
euthanasiast
fast
feast
forecast
hypochondriast
in the least
last
phantasiast
sports enthusiast
utopiast

Synonyms and antonyms of enthusiast in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ENTHUSIAST»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «enthusiast» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of enthusiast

Translation of «enthusiast» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENTHUSIAST

Find out the translation of enthusiast to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of enthusiast from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «enthusiast» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

爱好者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

entusiasta
570 millions of speakers

English

enthusiast
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उत्साही
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متحمس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

энтузиаст
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

entusiasta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কৌতূহলী ব্যক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

enthousiaste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peminat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Enthusiast
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

熱狂者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

열광자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penggemar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người đam mê
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆர்வலர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्साही
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hayran
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

entusiasta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

entuzjasta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ентузіаст
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

entuziast
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενθουσιώδης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

entoesias
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

entusiast
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

entusiast
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of enthusiast

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENTHUSIAST»

The term «enthusiast» is very widely used and occupies the 11.012 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENTHUSIAST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about enthusiast

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10 QUOTES WITH «ENTHUSIAST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word enthusiast.
1
Jim Allchin
We are pushing ahead as fast as we can for all audiences, whether for the business user, the child, or the digital music enthusiast.
2
Abhishek Bachchan
I am a sports enthusiast, and if given an opportunity, I want to be a sportsman, even today. I want to promote the sport that is indigenous to India. Kabaddi is a matter of national pride. Why can't cricket, hockey, football and kabaddi be given equal platforms and co-exist? I believe that can happen.
3
Birdman
As a longtime fashion enthusiast and the architect of the YMCMB lifestyle, it makes perfect sense to partner with the esteemed Bravado and move into fashion and launch my apparel brands.
4
John Boyne
Throughout my teenage years, I read 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens every December. It was a story that never failed to excite me, for as well as being a Dickens enthusiast, I have always loved ghost stories.
5
Jai Courtney
I was too young to be an avid enthusiast for the franchise, but like billions of people I remember as a child sitting around with the family on a Friday night with pizza and popcorn and a 'Die Hard' movie on.
6
Nick D'Aloisio
I like playing sport. I'm a bit of a design enthusiast, and like spending time with my girlfriend and mates.
7
Dave Eggers
I am a bike enthusiast; there's a certain amount of romance to bikes. They're both beautiful and utilitarian.
8
Lee Hall
There is absolutely no point in not being a populist. What I feel emboldened to do is to take something which is a minority interest and make it accessible without dumbing it down. I'm such an enthusiast for peculiar things, things that are perhaps a bit avant-garde, and try and involve everyone.
9
Ricky Jay
Like every art form, there are jealousies and angers and competitiveness in magic. But there's camaraderie among magicians, whether you perform it for a living or you're an enthusiast.
10
Paul Johnson
The image of the scientist who puts the pursuit of truth before anything else has been shattered and replaced by a man on the make or a quasi-religious enthusiast who wants to prove his case at any cost. Science is becoming the tool of campaigning warfare, in which truth is the first casualty.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENTHUSIAST»

Discover the use of enthusiast in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to enthusiast and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Enthusiast!: Essays on Modern American Literature
Lucidly written and combatively argued, this book takes enthusiasm to be a defining feature of American literature, showing how successive major writers have modernized and re-modeled the sense of enthusiasm founded by Emerson.
David Herd, 2007
2
Fish: An Enthusiast's Guide
Engagingly written, with both learning and humor, "Fish" bridges the gap between purely pictorial books and scholarly texts, and provides a succinct summary of fish biology and conservation for students and fish enthusiasts.
Peter B. Moyle, 1993
3
BMW 3 series Enthusiast's Companion
Bentley manuals are the only comprehensive, single source of service information and specifications available for BMW cars. These manuals provide the highest level of clarity and completeness for all service and repair procedures.
Jeremy Walton, 2001
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BMW enthusiast's companion: owner insights on driving, ...
No matter what BMW you drive or desire, this book will serve as a valuable maintenance guide, performance handbook & technical reference source, to help you understand & care for your BMW.
BMW Car Club of America, 1995
5
Origami for the Enthusiast: Step-by-step Instructions in ...
Explanations of basic folds precede detailed instructions for producing complex origami fish, insects, birds, and animals
John Montroll, 1979
6
Extreme Brewing: An Enthusiast's Guide to Brewing Craft Beer ...
Extreme Brewing is a recipe-driven resource for aspiring home brewers who are interested in recreating these specialty beers at home, but don't have the time to learn the in-depth science and lore behind home-brewing.
Sam Calagione, 2011
7
The cigar enthusiast: the definitive guide to selecting, ...
It will be a life-long passion. The Cigar Enthusiast also includes: - a comprehensive rating guide the history of cigars what makes one tobacco better than another - the "mystique" (and myths) of Cubans - timeless smoking rituals
Sonia Weiss, 1997
8
The Maze Enthusiast
20 challenging and engaging mazes for the maze enthusiast.
George Hanna, 2009
9
Animal Origami for the Enthusiast: Step-by-step Instructions ...
Detailed instructions and illustrations describe how to create an assortment of origami animals, and discusses choosing the necessary supplies
John Montroll, 1985
10
the montana mathematics enthusiast
Vol5, nos2&3 [July 2008] is the first double issue of The Montana Mathematics Enthusiast, consisting of ~300 pages of interesting features, dialogues and a critical notice. The feature articles cover the entire scope of topics the journal purports ...
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENTHUSIAST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term enthusiast is used in the context of the following news items.
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How A Kazakh Soccer Enthusiast Died In An Anti-IS Air Strike
Talghat Toreev joined the Islamic State after a promising soccer career ended and problems finding a job. (file photo) ... «RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Jul 15»
2
Literature enthusiast follows script to superintendent
Growing up in Ridgefield, Tom McMorran spent hours reading fantasy books, sometimes by flashlight under the covers in bed, but often at ... «CT Post, Jul 15»
3
The Beauty Enthusiast: Highlight and glow
NOW that the weather has been cool for the past few weeks, I have adjusted my makeup routine a bit to counter the rainy day blues. My favorite ... «Sun.Star, Jul 15»
4
Enthusiast pens iBook on Glacier wildflowers
Shawn Coggins put in 240 miles and climbed 36,000 vertical feet last year hiking the trails of Western Montana. He's seen a lot over those ... «Flathead Publishing Group, Jul 15»
5
FAST Racing NEO to Not Have DLC
... up to be an excellent game after a solid showing during E3. Stick with Nintendo Enthusiast for more details on the game as they arrive. «Nintendo Enthusiast, Jul 15»
6
Young marine enthusiast makes generous donation
Marine biologist and artist Guy Harvey with Nolin Godwin, who donated $1,000 to the Guy Harvey Foundation, by selling his own marine ... «Cayman Compass, Jul 15»
7
The 5 cars every enthusiast should own before they die
The sensation of having 12 cylinders thumping away under the hood is an experience every enthusiast should enjoy at least once in their life. «Driving, Jul 15»
8
Tributes paid to running enthusiast following sudden death, aged 52
Tributes have been paid to a keen runner who “lived every moment”, following his sudden death at the age of just 52. Accrington-born David ... «Accrington Observer, Jul 15»
9
Could Nintendo Launch The Nintendo NX Successfully in July?
This article is an opinion piece written by Elia Pales and does not necessarily reflect the thoughts of the entire Nintendo Enthusiast staff. «Nintendo Enthusiast, Jul 15»
10
Carousel enthusiast celebrates 60 years at amusement park
Matthew Caulfield, 81, first heard the merry-go-round music when he was visiting the park, then called Dreamland, as a wide-eyed Rochester ... «13WMAZ, Jul 15»

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