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Votary
01
an individual who is devoted to a religious life through solemn commitments or vows
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
votaries
Examples
After years of searching for purpose, Mark became a votary and joined a monastery in the hills.
02
a religious leader or devoted follower in a non-Christian faith or spiritual group
Examples
In the heart of the city stood an ancient shrine, where the votary conducted daily ceremonies.
03
a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity
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