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votarists

noun

plural of votarist
as in adherents
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another votarists of the literary critic seemed to have penetrated the English department of every university in the country

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  1. adherents
  2. followers
  3. disciples
Noun
  • When brutal rationalism is challenged, especially by traditionalists, its defenders will often justify themselves by pointing to the intelligence of its adherents.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Its adherents believe that the relentless pursuit of maximizing individual freedom and rights has come at the cost of community, religion, and traditional norms.
    — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of adherents
Noun
  • Unlike Sao Paulo, Rio has a more touristic atmosphere that has drawn a new batch of football followers from South America.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Glover brings to the Hollywood talent agency a social media presence that includes around 532,000 Instagram followers and another 250,000-plus on the X platform.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of followers
Noun
  • Earlier that evening during his last supper with his disciples, we are told Jesus himself had fervently prayed.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The show lures corporate sponsors to the marketing mecca, where brands hope to convert experience seekers into true believers, eventually disciples.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of disciples
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“Votarists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/votarists. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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