noun
people with similar tastes; kindred spirits
Refers to people who share the same hobby, interest, or taste. Often used in contexts like clubs, groups, or gatherings of enthusiasts.
彼は写真の同好者を集めてクラブを作った。
He gathered people who share an interest in photography and formed a club.
同好者と情報交換するのが楽しい。
It's fun to exchange information with kindred spirits.
仲間 is a broader term for companions, colleagues, or members of a group, not necessarily tied to shared tastes or hobbies.
Compound of 同好 (dōkō, 'same taste') + 者 (sha, 'person'). The word follows a standard Sino-Japanese pattern for forming agent nouns.