Synonyms

devotee

American

[dev-uh-tee, -tey] / ˌdɛv əˈti, -ˈteɪ /

noun

a person who is greatly devoted to something.
a person who is extremely devoted to a religion; a follower.
an enthusiastic follower or fan.

He's a devotee of jazz.

devotee British

/ ˌdɛvəˈtiː /

noun

a person ardently enthusiastic about or devoted to something, such as a sport or pastime
a zealous follower of a religion

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Related Words

See fanatic.

Etymology

Origin of devotee

First recorded in 1635–45; devote + -ee

Example Sentences

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When they’re meeting an author for the first time and become such devotees and stick with them and long for more.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s been significantly harder for K-pop devotees to move the needle in the same way on streaming services, limiting the number of breakout hits from the genre in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Every family of Harry Potter devotees has its own protocols.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unlike some other devotees of AI, Mr. Sunstein recognizes its limitations.

From The Wall Street Journal

At midnight on that day, devotees famously sing Las Mañanitas, the traditional birthday song, for the virgin, and set off fireworks.

From Los Angeles Times

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