votary
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.
consecrated by a vow.
of or relating to a vow.
Origin of votary
1Other words for votary
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How to use votary in a sentence
They are votaries of the weed, making their pipes either out of driftwood, or of the bones of animals they have used for food.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.The votaries of fashion and gayety are they to whom existence grows languid and life a burden.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottWould those silly men, those servile votaries of fortune, those effete courtiers, have said this a week ago?
The 'Characters' of Jean de La Bruyre | Jean de La BruyreMan to man they fought and right valiantly; but our Lady of St. Julien smiled on her votaries that sinful night.
God Wills It! | William Stearns DavisThey compel their votaries always to run down those who discredit their pretensions.
Letters To Eugenia | Paul Henri Thiry Holbach
British Dictionary definitions for votary
/ (ˈvəʊtərɪ) /
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
ardently devoted to the services or worship of God, a deity, or a saint
Origin of votary
1Derived forms of votary
- votaress or votress, fem n
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