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/
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
The votary knelt before the temple altar, whispering vows of lifelong devotion.
The votary prays by the rotary, while the notary stamps away!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
vot- (from Latin votum, vow) + -ary (one who; relating to) = votary (a devoted follower or one bound by vows)
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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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