Cognoscente
ˌkäɡnəˈSHentē
Noun
- A connoisseur; a discerning expert.
Example Sentences
“Michael earned a reputation as a film cognoscente through the detailed reviews he sent out in an email newsletter.”
“While she could make anything behind the bar, Francine worked best as a wine cognoscente.”
“I took a few college classes, but I would call myself more of an architecture cognoscente than a professional.”
Word Origin
Italian, late 18th century
Why this word?
This word translates directly from Italian into “people who know.” A more familiar synonym to “cognoscente” is “connoisseur,” which comes from the French word “conoistre,“ meaning “to know.”
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