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.

Origin of votary

1540–50; < Latin vōt(um) a vow + -ary

Words nearby votary

voskhod, vostok, vostro account, votable, votaress, votary, vote, vote down, vote of no confidence, vote of non-confidence, vote with one's feet

Words related to votarist

fanatic, aficionado, freak, maniac, enthusiast, devotee, adherent, amateur, follower, zealot, addict, admirer, disciple, buff, bigot, nut, votary, fan, monomaniac

British Dictionary definitions for votarist

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 n

Word Origin for votary

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