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connoisseur

Noun

IPA /ˌkɒnəˈsɜː(r)/

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Someone with expert knowledge and judgement of quality in a particular field.

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connoisseur/ˌkɒnəˈsɜː(r)/

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Several paintings look similar at first
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A connoisseur can recognise and judge quality in a field they know well.

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My neighbour is a connoisseur of classical music.
The curator invited a connoisseur of ceramics to examine the collection.

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connoisseur — Someone with expert knowledge and judgement of quality in a particular field.

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Someone with expert knowledge and judgement of quality in a particular field.

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Word origin

From an older French form related to conoistre, meaning to know.

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Connoisseur is often followed by of, especially with art, food or music.

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