Votary (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural vo·ta·ries.Also vo·ta·rist.
  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.
  4. a devoted follower or admirer.
adjective
  1. consecrated by a vow.
  2. of or relating to a vow.
noun plural -ries also: votarist
  1. 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
adjective
  1. ardently devoted to the services or worship of God, a deity, or a saint
Votary (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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