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 & Antonyms for votary
Synonyms
- acolyte,
- adherent,
- convert,
- disciple,
- epigone,
- follower,
- liege man,
- partisan
- (also partizan),
- pupil,
- votarist
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“Votary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/votary. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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votary
noun
English 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 1543
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