fanatico

fanatic

noun adjective fah-NAH-tee-koh Rare

Origin: Latin fanaticus (inspired by a deity), from fanum (temple).

Also means

fan

Usage Note

Fanatico functions as both noun and adjective. As a noun it means an extreme enthusiast or zealot; as an adjective it means fanatical. In colloquial Italian it can be used affectionately for a passionate supporter: è un fanatico del calcio ('he's a football fanatic'). The feminine is fanatica; plural fanatici/fanatiche.

Examples

"È un fanatico della musica classica."

Natural Translation

He is a fanatic of classical music.

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