votary
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votary
- /ˈvəʊt(ə)ri/ UK
- /ˈvoʊdəri/ US
- /ˈvəʊtəri/ UK
Where it comes from
From Latin votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote”).
adjective more votary · most votary
- Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised. And votary Reſolution is made Equipollent to Cuſtome
noun votaries
- A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made.
- A devotee of a particular religion or cult.
- A devout or zealous worshipper.
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Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc.
But it is not ſimply of the progreſs of luxury that we have to complain: did its votaries keep in their own ſphere of thoughtleſs diſſipation, we might deſpiſe them without emotion; but the frivolous purſuits of pleaſure are mingled with the moſt important concerns of the ſtate;
Similar: enthusiast, addict, buff, aficionado, amateur, devotee, fancier, fan, fiend, freak, junkie, maniac
- A loyal supporter or devoted admirer of a person or institution. Well then, ye who delight in laughter, ye who are votaries of the proverb, "Laugh and grow Fat;"
Translations
Talk about this word "votary." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/votary. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. votary. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/votary "votary." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/votary.Cite this
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title = {votary},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/votary},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
