AFICIONADO

[afi.cio.na.do] n, pl -dos [Sp, fr. pp. of aficionar to inspire affection, fr. aficion affection, fr. L affection-, affectio--more at affection] (1845): a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usu. fervently pursued interest or activity: devotee "~s of the bullfight" "movie ~s"