noun
- people who have a special interest in and knowledge about a particular thing, especially animals or plants
Usage: plural of fancier
Examples
- Dog fanciers gathered at the annual breed show.
- Rose fanciers exchanged tips on growing prize-winning flowers.
- The pigeon fanciers met every weekend to discuss their birds.
- Cat fanciers often know the characteristics of dozens of breeds.
- Bird fanciers travel great distances to spot rare species.
- Horse fanciers appreciate the finest details of conformation.