1. a person who treats someone as a celebrity or object of great admiration
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'lionizer'; often used in contexts of fans or admirers

Examples

• The lioniser waited outside the theater to catch a glimpse of the famous actor.
• Sports lionisers often camp out overnight for autographs and photos.
• She became a lioniser of the young musician after hearing his debut album.
• The band's lionisers filled the concert venue with enthusiastic energy.
• As a devoted lioniser of classic literature, he collected first editions of his favorite authors' works.