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vo·ta·ry | \ ˈvō-tə-rē 
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\ plural votaries
Definition of votary
1a : devotee
b : a devoted admirer
2a : a devout or zealous worshipper
b : a staunch believer or advocate
3 archaic : a sworn adherent
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Synonyms
- acolyte,
- adherent,
- convert,
- disciple,
- epigone,
- follower,
- liege man,
- partisan
- (also partizan),
- pupil,
- votarist
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votary
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of votary
formal + old-fashioned : a devoted follower of or believer in a religion, a cause, etc.
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The first known use of votary was in 1546
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