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1. (n.) votary
a devoted worshiper of a deity, saint, etc., or a devout adherent of a religion.
2. votary
a person who is devoted to some subject or pursuit; devotee:
a votary of jazz.
3. votary
a devoted follower or admirer.
4. votary
a person who is bound by solemn religious vows.
Etymology: (1540–50; < L vōt(um) a vow)
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| Definition of 'votary' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) votary
one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service
"monasteries of votaries"
2. (noun) votary
a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult
"a votary of Aphrodite"
3. (noun) votary
a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity
"the cultured votary of science"
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| Definition of 'votary' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) votary
consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised
2. (noun) votary
one devoted, consecrated, or engaged by a vow or promise; hence, especially, one devoted, given, or addicted, to some particular service, worship, study, or state of life
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