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Fancier

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

One who fancies; a person with a special interest, attraction or liking for something..

Definitions by Sense

  1. One who fancies; a person with a special interest, attraction or liking for something.
  2. A person who breeds or grows a particular animal or plant for points of excellence.
  3. One who fancies or imagines.
  4. comparative form of fancy: more fancy

Example Sentences

She's definitely a cat fancier: she has nine of them in her home and the walls are covered with pictures of more.
Even so, most lily fanciers would rather have a colony of goldbands than any other species or hybrids in existence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does fancier mean?

Fancier means One who fancies; a person with a special interest, attraction or liking for something..

What is a synonym for fancier?

Common synonyms include aficionado, enthusiast.

What is the opposite of fancier?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use fancier in a sentence?

She's definitely a cat fancier: she has nine of them in her home and the walls are covered with pictures of more.

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