admirers
|ad-mir-ers|
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/ədˈmaɪərərz/
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/ədˈmaɪərəz/
(admirer)
people who admire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'admirer' originates from the Latin word 'admirari,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'mirari' meant 'to wonder at.'
Historical Evolution
'admirari' transformed into the Old French word 'admirer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'admirer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wonder at or regard with wonder,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to regard with respect or warm approval.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people who have a high regard or fondness for someone or something.
The artist's admirers gathered at the gallery to see her latest work.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 14:29