devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio) ˌdē- How to pronounce devotee (audio)
ˌdā-
də-
-ˈtā
Synonyms of devoteenext
: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)

Examples of devotee in a Sentence

The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees. a group of religious devotees
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Like the reading, this anthology finds its form through Adnan’s life, pulling her devotees into a chorus of voices. Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Since 2024, longtime yo-yo devotee Faye Webster has hosted an invitational for the world’s best players in Atlanta. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 July 2026 For prog rock devotees, the personnel alone reads like a dream lineup. Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 July 2026 Her death came seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday. Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for devotee

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of devotee was in 1645

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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotee. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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devotee

noun
dev·​o·​tee ˌdev-ə-ˈtē How to pronounce devotee (audio) -ˈtā How to pronounce devotee (audio)
: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports

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