CultureAugust 12, 2026

connoisseurs

kon-uh-SURZ

Definition

People who have a great deal of knowledge about the fine arts, or who are expert judges in matters of taste.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'connoisseur', which comes from the Old French 'connoistre', meaning 'to know', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'cognoscere'.

In the news

In the article, the term refers to the food experts and travelers who are visiting Portugal to experience its high-quality cuisine. It highlights the country's growing reputation as a destination for sophisticated gastronomic discovery.

Portugal Emerges as Europe’s New Culinary Capital

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