Votary
noun
A person who is devoted and enthusiastic about something.
He was a votary of science, always experimenting and learning new things.
Often appears as...
- votary of science
- votary of truth
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Academic
noun
A person who worships a certain god or follows a specific religion.
The votaries of the temple prepared for the upcoming festival.
Often appears as...
- votary of the temple
- votary of the church
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Religious
noun
A person who is devoted and enthusiastic about something.
He was a votary of science, always experimenting and learning new things.
Often appears as...
- votary of science
- votary of truth
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A person who worships a certain god or follows a specific religion.
The votaries of the temple prepared for the upcoming festival.
Often appears as...
- votary of the temple
- votary of the church
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Implies admiration or positive feelings towards the subject.
She's a votary of eco-friendly living and always carries a reusable bag.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Hobby
Indicates more than a hobby; it suggests dedication and passion.
An avid votary of chess, he spends hours studying complex strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Cultish
Although serious, 'votary' lacks the cult-like or extreme implications.
While some are casual fans, she is a true votary of the band's music.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Implies admiration or positive feelings towards the subject.
She's a votary of eco-friendly living and always carries a reusable bag.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Hobby
Indicates more than a hobby; it suggests dedication and passion.
An avid votary of chess, he spends hours studying complex strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Cultish
Although serious, 'votary' lacks the cult-like or extreme implications.
While some are casual fans, she is a true votary of the band's music.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Implies admiration or positive feelings towards the subject.
She's a votary of eco-friendly living and always carries a reusable bag.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Hobby
Indicates more than a hobby; it suggests dedication and passion.
An avid votary of chess, he spends hours studying complex strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Cultish
Although serious, 'votary' lacks the cult-like or extreme implications.
While some are casual fans, she is a true votary of the band's music.
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Quote examples
Georg Brandes
Danish Critic
But when I was twelve years old I caught my first strong glimpse of one of the fundamental forces of existence, whose votary I was destined to be for life - namely, Beauty.
Quote examples
Georg Brandes
Danish Critic
But when I was twelve years old I caught my first strong glimpse of one of the fundamental forces of existence, whose votary I was destined to be for life - namely, Beauty.
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