votary
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(noun) a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity: "the cultured votary of science"; |
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Related Words: adherent, disciple |
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(noun) a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult: "a votary of Aphrodite" |
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Related Words: bacchant, bacchante, non-Christian priest, priest, vestal virgin |
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(noun) one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service: "monasteries of votaries" |
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Related Words: religious |
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