devotee — a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdevəˈtiː/
Example Sentences
- As a devotee of spicy food, he added ghost peppers to his ice cream.
- The fitness devotee worked out even during his honeymoon.
- She became a devotee of meditation after a stressful year at work.
devotee
NOUN[/ˌdevəˈtiː/]
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
A devotee of vintage cameras lines up before dawn for the rare auction.
The devoted art devotee asks the committee for a guarantee!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Devotee derives from the Hindi and Sanskrit word 'bhakta', meaning a religious devotee or worshipper. The term was adapted into English through translation, originally denoting someone dedicated to religious practice, but has since broadened to refer to an enthusiastic fan or follower in any field.
Breakdown
devote (to commit oneself with dedication) + -ee (suffix indicating one who receives or experiences an action), forming 'one who is devoted' or 'one who devotes themselves'.
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📝Examples
“As a devotee of spicy food, he added ghost peppers to his ice cream.”
“The fitness devotee worked out even during his honeymoon.”
“She became a devotee of meditation after a stressful year at work.”
“The coffee devotee could identify beans from different regions just by smell.”
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