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imbiber

/ɪmˈbaɪ.bər/
im · bib · er

Plural:imbibers
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• noun

1

A person who drinks, especially one who consumes alcoholic beverages.

Example

"The tavern catered to both casual socialites and regular imbibers of fine craft ales."


2

One who absorbs, assimilates, or takes in knowledge, ideas, or cultural influences.

Example

"From a young age, she was an eager imbiber of classical literature and philosophy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'imbibe' plus the agent suffix '-er'. The verb derives from Middle French 'imbiber' and Latin 'imbibere', meaning 'to drink in', from 'in-' (into) and 'bibere' (to drink).

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