devotee

[dev-uh-tee, -tey]

noun

1. a person who is greatly devoted to something.

2. a person who is extremely devoted to a religion; a follower.

3. an enthusiastic follower or fan.

   He's a devotee of jazz.

devotee

/ ˌdɛvəˈtiː /

noun

1. a person ardently enthusiastic about or devoted to something, such as a sport or pastime

2. a zealous follower of a religion

Word History and Origins

Origin of devotee¹

First recorded in 1635–45; devote + -ee

Synonym Study

See fanatic.

Example Sentences

Gold and silver plating of idols and temple figurines, mostly paid for by devotees, is common across temples in India.

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Set Active devotees applauded when the hot fitness apparel brand announced a limited-release drop of pink clothing slated for Oct.

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Most of the people marking time in the line did not look like devotees of The Row’s luxury goods.

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Thousands of devotees waded into the foul waters of the Yamuna river in the Indian capital Monday for a Hindu festival, amid political wrangling over the sacred but severely polluted waterway.

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Sparks, who The Times interviewed over Zoom from his home in New Bern, N.C., had been a Shyamalan devotee for decades.

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Related Words

• adherent 
• admirer 
• aficionado 
• believer 
• booster 
• buff 
• disciple 
• enthusiast 
• fanatic 
• follower 
• groupie 
• junkie 
• lover 
• supporter