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votarist

noun

vo·​ta·​rist ˈvō-tə-rist How to pronounce votarist (audio)
Synonyms of votaristnext
: votary

Examples of votarist in a Sentence

votarists of the literary critic seemed to have penetrated the English department of every university in the country

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of votarist was in 1609

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“Votarist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/votarist. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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