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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConnoisseur
/ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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An expert judge in matters of taste.
"She is a connoisseur of fine art and rare wines."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'connoisseur' originates from the French word 'connaître', meaning 'to know'. It entered the English language in the 18th century, evolving to denote someone who has expert knowledge and appreciation, particularly in the arts or culinary fields.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Connoisseur" is said worldwide
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connoisseur
Transliteration: connoisseur
"C'est un véritable connoisseur en matière de vin."
Kenner
Transliteration: Kenner
"Er ist ein Kenner der klassischen Musik."
intenditore
Transliteration: intenditore
"È un intenditore di vini pregiati."
connoisseur
Transliteration: connoisseur
"Es un connoisseur del arte contemporáneo."
conhecedor
Transliteration: conhecedor
"Ele é um conhecedor de vinhos raros."
पारखी
Transliteration: paarkhi
"वह अच्छे संगीत का पारखी है।"
鉴赏家
Transliteration: jiànshǎngjiā
"他是一位杰出的艺术鉴赏家。"
감정가
Transliteration: gamjeongga
"그는 미술품 감정가로 유명하다."
鑑定家
Transliteration: kanteika
"彼はワインの鑑定家として知られている。"
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