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habitue

/həˈbɪtʃ.uː.eɪ/advanced Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person who frequents a particular place, such as a café, club, or theater, often with regularity.

Example Sentences:
  • The jazz club was filled with its usual habitues, who occupied the same corner tables every Friday night.
  • As a long-time habitue of the local library, she knew exactly which shelves held the rarest historical archives.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from the French 'habitué', the past participle of 'habituer' (to accustom), which derives from the Latin 'habituare', from 'habitus' (condition, character, or state). It entered English in the mid-19th century to describe someone who is 'accustomed' to a particular place.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'habit'—an habitue is someone who has made a 'habit' of visiting a specific place.

Frequently Asked Questions About “habitue

1. What is the meaning of “habitue” in English?

In English, habitue (noun) is defined as: “A person who frequents a particular place, such as a café, club, or theater, often with regularity.”.

2. How do you use “habitue” in a sentence?

The jazz club was filled with its usual habitues, who occupied the same corner tables every Friday night.

3. What are English synonyms of “habitue”?

Common synonyms include:regular,patron,frequenter,denizen,visitor

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “habitue”?

Borrowed from the French 'habitué', the past participle of 'habituer' (to accustom), which derives from the Latin 'habituare', from 'habitus' (condition, character, or state). It entered English in the mid-19th century to describe someone who is 'accustomed' to a particular place.