votary

Meaning

Adj

Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.

Noun

1. A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made.
2. A devotee of a particular religion or cult.
3. A devout or zealous worshipper.
4. Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc.
5. A loyal supporter or devoted admirer of a person or institution.

Synonyms

worshipper

devotee

votarist

worshiper

believer

follower

adherent

partisan

disciple

adorer

friend

heir

standard

lawyer

monk

oblate

proponent

religious

replacement

sanctioned

successor

supporter

tail

upholder

vindicator

venerator

idolater

adept

advocate

apologist

behaver

defender

enthusiast

established

exponent

fan

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvəʊt(ə)ri/

Etymology

From Latin
votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote”).