Regulars: meaning, definitions and examples

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regulars

[ ˈrɛɡjʊlərz ]

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expression

People who frequently visit a particular place or engage in a particular activity.

Synonyms

frequent visitors, loyal attendees, regular customers

Examples of usage

He is one of the regulars at the local pub.
The regulars at the gym always come in the morning.
She knows all the regulars at the farmers' market.

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military

Soldiers who are members of the permanent force of a military unit.

Synonyms

professional soldiers, standing army members

Examples of usage

The regulars are well-trained and disciplined soldiers.
The regulars were called to duty during the crisis.

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informal

Conforming to a standard or pattern; usual, typical, or normal.

Synonyms

normal, typical, usual

Examples of usage

She has a regular job in the city.
He goes to the gym on a regular basis.

Translations

Translations of the word "regulars" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regulares

🇮🇳 नियमित

🇩🇪 Regelmäßige

🇮🇩 reguler

🇺🇦 постійні

🇵🇱 regularni

🇯🇵 常連

🇫🇷 réguliers

🇪🇸 regulares

🇹🇷 düzenli

🇰🇷 정기적인

🇸🇦 منتظمون

🇨🇿 pravidelní

🇸🇰 pravidelní

🇨🇳 常客

🇸🇮 redni

🇮🇸 reglulegir

🇰🇿 тұрақты

🇬🇪 რეგულარები

🇦🇿 müntəzəm

🇲🇽 regulares

Word origin

The word 'regulars' originated from the Latin word 'regularis', meaning 'according to rule'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Originally used to refer to religious orders following strict rules, it later evolved to encompass the concept of conformity to a standard or pattern in various contexts.