votary
[ voh-tuh-ree ]
/ ˈvoʊ tə ri /
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noun, plural vo·ta·ries.Also vo·ta·rist.
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for votary
votary
/ (ˈvəʊtərɪ) /
noun plural -ries also: votarist
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
Derived forms of votary
votaress or votress, fem nWord Origin for votary
C16: from Latin vōtum a vow, from vovēre to vow
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