connoisseur meaning
connoisseur :
an expert in matters of taste, a specialist in a particular area
noun
▪ She is a connoisseur of fine art.
▪ She is an expert in fine art.
▪ He is a connoisseur of Italian cuisine.
▪ He is an expert in Italian food.
paraphrasing
▪ expert – a person with a lot of knowledge
▪ specialist – a person focused on a specific field
▪ aficionado – someone who loves and is knowledgeable about something
▪ authority – a person who is trusted as being knowledgeable
Pronunciation
connoisseur [ˌkɒn.nəˈsɜːr]
The stress is on the last syllable 'sir' and sounds like 'kon-uh-sur'.
Common phrases and grammar about connoisseur
connoisseur - Common meaning
noun
an expert in matters of taste, a specialist in a particular area
Part of Speech Changes for "connoisseur"
▪ connoisseurship (noun) – expertise in a particular field
▪ connoisseurial (adjective) – related to a connoisseur
Common Expressions with "connoisseur"
▪ connoisseur of art – an expert in art
▪ connoisseur of wine – an expert in wine
▪ art connoisseur – expert in art
▪ wine connoisseur – expert in wine
Important examples of connoisseur in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, connoisseur is used to refer to someone who has expert knowledge in a specific field, like art or cuisine.
Example of a confusing word: amateur (a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, connoisseur is a singular noun and should be treated as subject-verb agreement for singular forms.
connoisseur
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
art connoisseur
'expert in art' used in discussions about art appreciation.
Differences between similar words and connoisseur
connoisseur
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expert
differences
connoisseur is used for someone with deep knowledge in a specific area, while expert is a more general term for someone with extensive knowledge or skill.
connoisseur
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specialist – expert in a specific field
differences
connoisseur is used for someone with refined taste, often in arts or foods, while specialist refers broadly to someone focused on a particular area.
Words with the same origin as connoisseur
The origin of connoisseur
connoisseur comes from the French word 'connaisseur', meaning 'one who knows'.
Word structure
It has the prefix 'con-' (with), root 'naiss' (to know), and suffix '-eur' (one who), so connoisseur means 'one who knows'.
Words with the same origin
The root of connoisseur is 'connaître' (to know). Words with the same root include knowledge, known, and acknowledge.
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