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lunatic fringe

noun. holders of extreme views

Word Origin & History

1845, from Spanish aficionado "amateur," specifically "devotee of bullfighting," literally "fond of," from afición "affection," from Latin affectionem (see affection). "Most sources derive this word from the Spanish verb aficionar but the verb does not appear in Spanish before 1555, and the word aficionado is recorded in the 1400's" [Barnhart]. In English, originally of devotees of bullfighting; in general use by 1882.

Example Sentences for aficionados

The operation is witnessed by aficionados, who pay a fee for the privilege.

Every city and provincial town of Spain has its aficionados of bull-fighting.

A Bunch of fellas—the current crop of aficionados—were inside the store, making lots of noise over the news.

Indeed, among collectors and aficionados of the fantastic there was for a time debate as to its actual existence.

It is a great thing for the aficionados who may imagine in that bellowing the the gladiator's hail of Morituri salutant.

It is popular in Seville, and like bull-fighting, the sport has its aficionados in every town and hamlet.

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lunatic fringe