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bhakta

noun
bhak·ta | \ˈbək-tə\
plural -s

Definition of bhakta 

Hinduism

: a religious devotee : worshipper — compare bhakti

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History and Etymology for bhakta

Sanskrit, one who resorts or is devoted to (a god), belonging to, allotted

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