admirator
|ad-mi-ra-tor|
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/ˈæd.məˌreɪ.tər/
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/ˈæd.mɪˌreɪ.tə/
one who admires
Etymology
Etymology Information
'admirator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'admirator', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'mirari' meant 'to wonder at'.
Historical Evolution
'admirator' changed from the Latin word 'admirator' and eventually became the modern English word 'admirator'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who wonders at or admires', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who admires or holds someone or something in high regard.
She was an admirator of his work and often attended his exhibitions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 18:21