votary — a devoted follower, adherent, or advocate of someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a devoted follower, adherent, or advocate of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvoʊtəri/
Korean meaning: 헌신적인 추종자, 신봉자, 열성 지지자
Korean pronunciation: **보**터리
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is a votary of soap operas - she hasn't missed an episode in 30 years!
- As a votary of healthy eating, he refused the birthday cake with religious fervor.
- The young votary dedicated her life to environmental conservation.
votary
NOUN//ˈvoʊtəri//
a devoted follower, adherent, or advocate of someone or something
A devoted votary kneels in reverent prayer at the sacred altar
The votary prays by the rotary, while the notary stamps away!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'votum' meaning 'vow' or 'wish', combined with the suffix '-ary' meaning 'one who' or 'relating to'. The word originally referred to someone bound by a vow, particularly in a religious context.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is a votary of soap operas - she hasn't missed an episode in 30 years!”
“As a votary of healthy eating, he refused the birthday cake with religious fervor.”
“The young votary dedicated her life to environmental conservation.”
“He became a votary of minimalism after watching one too many organizing shows.”
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