English Explanatory Dictionary

votary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.
noun
  1. A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made.
  2. A devotee of a particular religion or cult.
  3. A devout or zealous worshipper.
  4. Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc.
  5. A loyal supporter or devoted admirer of a person or institution.

Pronunciation

/ˈvəʊt(ə)ri/ /ˈvoʊdəri/ /ˈvəʊtəri/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-votary.wav

Word forms

votary more votary most votary votaries

Etymology

From Latin votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote”).

Synonyms

enthusiast addict buff aficionado amateur devotee fancier fan fiend freak junkie maniac votary zealot
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