habitues
/ˌhæbɪˈtjuːz/
NOUN
1. People who regularly visit a place
People who frequently visit or spend time at a particular place and are familiar with its surroundings and community.
1.1. Regular visitors to an establishment
People who repeatedly visit a café, restaurant, club, bookstore, or other establishment.
Synonyms
- regulars
- frequenters
- patrons
- customers
- clients
Examples
- The club's most loyal habitues gathered for the anniversary celebration.
- The bookstore's frequent habitues enjoyed the cozy reading nooks.
- The local bar had a group of habitues who gathered every Friday night.
Related Words
- visitors
- guests
- locals
- attendees
NOUN
2. People devoted to an activity or interest
People who are strongly interested in, enthusiastic about, or devoted to a particular activity, subject, or pursuit.
2.1. Dedicated enthusiasts and admirers
People who show sustained enthusiasm or devotion toward a particular subject, activity, or pursuit.
Synonyms
- devotees
- enthusiasts
- aficionados
- fans
- admirers
- buffs
- followers
- votaries
Antonyms
Examples
- The park's morning yoga sessions attracted a dedicated group of habitues.
- As food enthusiasts, they were known as the restaurant's regular habitues.
- The museum's habitues eagerly anticipated each new exhibition.