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votary

[ voh-tuh-ree ]

noun

, plural vo·ta·ries.
  1. a person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun.
  2. an adherent of a religion or cult; a worshiper of a particular deity or sacred personage.
  3. a person who is devoted or addicted to some subject or pursuit:

    a votary of jazz.

    Synonyms: admirer, devotee, fan, buff

  4. a devoted follower or admirer.


adjective

  1. consecrated by a vow.
  2. of or relating to a vow.

votary

/ ˈvəʊtərɪ /

noun

  1. RC Church Eastern Churches a person, such as a monk or nun, who has dedicated himself or herself to religion by taking vows
  2. a devoted adherent of a religion, cause, leader, pursuit, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. ardently devoted to the services or worship of God, a deity, or a saint
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈvotaress, noun:feminine
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Word History and Origins

Origin of votary1

1540–50; < Latin vōt ( um ) a vow + -ary
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Word History and Origins

Origin of votary1

C16: from Latin vōtum a vow, from vovēre to vow
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Example Sentences

The musical profession of Philadelphia has long had a valuable votary in the person of William Appo, an accomplished pianist.

At the end of the trial, however, each votary sacrifices a joint of the little finger of one hand to the bad spirit.

She ceases to be herself or to bless her votary unless she is faced stark and faced fearlessly.

Perhaps she was born for other things—born to be a votary of Venus, but not to content any man as his lawful wife.

St. Peter, vexed at losing so faithful a votary, besought God to admit the monk into Paradise.

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