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votary.

Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.

6 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈvəʊt(ə)ri/UK/ˈvoʊdəri/US
  1. Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.

Where this word comes from

From Latin votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote”).

noun/ˈvəʊtəri/UK/ˈvoʊdəri/US
  1. A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made.

  2. A devotee of a particular religion or cult.

  3. A devout or zealous worshipper.

  4. Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc.

    broadly
  5. A loyal supporter or devoted admirer of a person or institution.

Where this word comes from

From Latin votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote”).

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