Question

aficore: latin, meaning \do something\
afición: spanish, meaning \fond of\ or \affection\
now reread this sentence from passage 3, paragraph 3:
aficionados took such replicas on boston harbor, some sailors dressed like slocum, during the 100th anniversary of his circumnavigation.
what is the meaning of aficionado as it is used in passage 3, paragraph 3?
someone who avoids interacting with experts
someone who wants to learn about a certain activity or hobby
someone who is knowledgeable about and enjoys a certain activity or hobby

Explanation:

The root word aficíon means "fond of" or "affection". So aficionados are people who have an affection for something. In the context of the sentence, they took replicas (which shows they are engaged with the activity related to Slocum's circumnavigation) and dressed like him (showing their knowledge and fondness for the activity).

Answer:

someone who is knowledgeable about and enjoys a certain activity or hobby