enthusiast UK /ɪnˈθuːziˌæst/US /ənˈθuziˌɪst/ noun2 •A person filled with or guided by enthusiasm.I would challenge any rock enthusiast to refrain from tapping his/her foot when listening to such music. — 2010 •(no longer used) A person exhibiting over-zealous religious fervour. formsenthusiasts