maven

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maven - n., one who is experienced or knowledgeable, an expert or connoisseur.


Largely American usage only. Popularized by William Safire, the language maven. From Yiddish meyvn, from Hebrew מבֿין (mēbin), one who understands (plural given as mayvinim in one dictionary).

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