devotee

American  

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

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.

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devotee British  

/ 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

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Related Words

See fanatic.

Etymology

Origin of devotee

First recorded in 1635–45; devote + -ee

Example Sentences

But TJ’s may not be the bargain destination that its devotees think it is.

From Salon

The Bamboo Room, a smaller bar within the sprawling Chicago tiki oasis Three Dots and a Dash, attracts a regular crowd of devotees who love its rum flights and elevated takes on tiki classics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Led by the late Lu Jun Hong, known to followers as Master Lu, it claims to have millions of devotees worldwide.

From Barron's

To devotees of the Oscar-winning actress, who died in October at age 79, the first two movies are sure to be familiar, but the third is a far rarer commodity.

From The Wall Street Journal

A sea of colour lit up Malaysia's landmark Batu Caves outside the capital Sunday, as hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered to celebrate Thaipusam, one of the religion's most revered festivals.

From Barron's

Related Words

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