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Meaning of votary in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈvoʊdəri/

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  1. Noun

    votary

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: from Latin vot-‘vowed’ (from the verb vovere) + -ary

    Definitions

    1. one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service

    Examples

    • « monasteries of votaries »
  2. 2. a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult

    Examples

    • « a votary of Aphrodite »
  3. 3. a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity

    Examples

    • « the cultured votary of science »

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