Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.

A lover of good food

Gourmand

The word that can substitute the given group of words "a lover of good food" is gourmand.

• Esoteric means intended for or understood by only a small number of people.
• Chauvinist means having or showing an exaggerated or prejudiced sense of national or racial superiority.
• Gourmand means a person who enjoys good food and wine and is very knowledgeable about them.
• Ergophile means a person who enjoys working or being active.

The word gourmand is the most appropriate because it specifically refers to a person who loves good food and is very knowledgeable about it. The other words do not have the same connotation of being a lover of good food.