Simple Definition of devotee

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devotee

noun

plural devotees
1
: a person who enjoys or is interested in something very much
The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.
often + of
She is a devotee of Italian cooking.
a devotee of the arts
2
: a person who has very strong loyalty to a particular religion or religious figure
a group of religious devotees

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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/devotee. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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