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- Dictionaryvotary/ˈvəʊtəri/
noun
- 1. a person, such as a monk or nun, who has made vows of dedication to religious service.
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VOTARY definition: 1. a person who has made a promise to serve a particular religion or god: 2. a person who strongly…. Learn more.
noun. vo· ta· ry ˈvō-tə-rē. plural votaries. Synonyms of votary. 1. a. : devotee. b. : a devoted admirer. 2. a. : a devout or zealous worshipper. b. : a staunch believer or advocate. 3. archaic : a sworn adherent. Synonyms. acolyte. adherent. convert. disciple. epigone. follower. liege man. partisan.
A votary can be a person who is a devoted follower of a person or cause. Plenty of history majors are votaries of Abraham Lincoln, but if you prefer more obscurity in your interest in presidents, you may be a votary of William Henry Harrison, who died on his thirty-second day in office — of a cold.
a person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun. an adherent of a religion or cult; a worshiper of a particular deity or sacred personage. a person who is devoted or addicted to some subject or pursuit: a votary of jazz. Synonyms: admirer, devotee, fan, buff a devoted follower or admirer.
1. Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Churches. a person, such as a monk or nun, who has dedicated himself or herself to religion by taking vows. 2. a devoted adherent of a religion, cause, leader, pursuit, etc. adjective. 3. ardently devoted to the services or worship of God, a deity, or a saint. Collins English Dictionary.
1. a devoted worshiper of a deity, saint, etc., or a devout adherent of a religion. 2. a person who is devoted to some subject or pursuit; devotee: a votary of jazz. 3. a devoted follower or admirer.
Definition of votary noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
