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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024vo•ta•ry (vō′tə rē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ries, adj. n. Also, vo′ta•rist. - 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.
- a devoted follower or admirer.
adj. - consecrated by a vow.
- of or pertaining to a vow.
- Latin vōt(um) a vow + -ary
- 1540–50
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged buff, fan, admirer, devotee.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: votary /ˈvəʊtərɪ/ n ( pl -ries)
also: votarist - a person, such as a monk or nun, who has dedicated himself or herself to religion by taking vows
- a devoted adherent of a religion, cause, leader, pursuit, etc
adj - ardently devoted to the services or worship of God, a deity, or a saint
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin vōtum a vow, from vovēre to vowˈvotaress, ˈvotress fem n |