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votary
[ voh-tuh-ree ]
noun
plural votaries.
- a person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun.
- an adherent of a religion or cult; a worshiper of a particular deity or sacred personage.
- a person who is devoted or addicted to some subject or pursuit:
a votary of jazz.
- a devoted follower or admirer.
adjective
- consecrated by a vow.
- of or relating to a vow.
votary
/ ˈvəʊtərɪ /
noun
- RC Church Eastern Churches a person, such as a monk or nun, who has dedicated himself or herself to religion by taking vows
- a devoted adherent of a religion, cause, leader, pursuit, etc
adjective
- ardently devoted to the services or worship of God, a deity, or a saint
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Derived Forms
- ˈvotaress, noun:feminine
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Word History and Origins
Origin of votary1
C16: from Latin vōtum a vow, from vovēre to vow
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