heavy smoker; tobacco lover
Refers to a person who enjoys smoking and smokes regularly, often with a nuance of being a devoted or habitual smoker. Not a clinical term; carries a slightly literary or self-deprecating tone.
He is a die-hard heavy smoker and goes through two packs a day.
For tobacco lovers, this café is a precious place where smoking is allowed.
Compound of 愛 (love) + 煙 (smoke/tobacco) + 家 (person/enthusiast). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for describing aficionados (e.g., 愛読家, avid reader).